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New roof snagging in Underhill, Greater London
New roof snagging in Underhill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Underhill
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs alike.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Underhill might be any of these. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Underhill questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Underhill?
Parking in Underhill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Is Underhill in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Underhill is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How do I book a survey in Underhill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
New roof snagging in Underhill: local notes
Historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor, about 3.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Underhill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Underhill, along with any off-street space. Take an older house close to St John the Baptist Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near New Barnet station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Underhill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
All of EN5 and N20 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Underhill
Around Underhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Susi Earnshaw Theatre School, Highlands Gardens and The Red Lion pub. The closest station to Underhill is New Barnet station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south) and Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
Towns and villages near Underhill
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Underhill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Why act early in Underhill
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Any roof job in Underhill means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep warranty papers safe
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.