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New roof snagging in Tottenham, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Tottenham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging around Tottenham
Bruce Castle, about 0.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tottenham. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Bruce Grove station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. As a London address, Tottenham can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Tottenham is about 6 miles north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. Tottenham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Tottenham and the places around it. There is also a page for London.
All of N17, N15 and N18 is within our area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on New Road, High Road and Reed Road. Main roads around Tottenham include the A10. Other places close to Tottenham include Broadwater Farm (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile south-east), Tottenham Green (1 mile south), South Tottenham (1 mile south) and Seven Sisters (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Around Tottenham
We work in homes and buildings around Bruce Castle Park, The John Loughborough School and Northumberland Park Community School, among other places. Tottenham has its own railway station: Bruce Grove station. A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Tottenham include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
About our new roof snagging in Tottenham
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Tottenham could be any of them. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Tottenham (N17, N15, N18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Questions from Tottenham
Is Tottenham in the area you cover?
Yes, Tottenham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Tottenham?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tottenham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Nearby places to Tottenham
Other services in Tottenham
Why it is worth a survey now in Tottenham
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Tottenham, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.