Greater London · London and the South East
Wembley New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Wembley and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
How new roof snagging works in Wembley
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you are worried about tiles or slates sitting out of line and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you are buying a flat or house in Wembley, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Wembley (HA9, HA0, HA1, NW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Wembley
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Augustine, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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FAQs for Wembley
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wembley?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
How do I find out if my home in Wembley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Useful tips for Wembley property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Wembley moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Wembley
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Buying a home or a new roof in Wembley
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Northolt Manor, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Wembley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Parking in Wembley, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. Landlords with a home close to North Wembley station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Wembley is about 5 miles west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Wembley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Greater London coverage includes Wembley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across the HA9, HA0, HA1 and NW9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Market Way, London Road and Queenscourt, all of which we cover. You’ll find Wembley on the A404 and A4088, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Wembley include Wembley Park (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile north), Mapesbury (1 mile south-east), Tokyngton (1 mile south-east) and Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Wembley
In Wembley, that means homes and buildings near Preston Manor School, Preston Park and Hilton London Wembley pub, among other places. The closest station to Wembley is North Wembley station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Mark's Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and London Designer Outlet (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Masons Field and Castlebar Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.