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New Roof Snagging in West Hampstead
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in West Hampstead. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Questions from West Hampstead
Do you cover West Hampstead?
Yes, West Hampstead is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Hampstead?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in West Hampstead?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
New roof snagging in West Hampstead: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and verge tiles or slates not secured.
London terraces and converted houses frequently share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in West Hampstead or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it’s a flat, the lease normally sets out who is responsible for the roof.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Hampstead
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Towns and villages near West Hampstead
What else we do in West Hampstead
Prices for new roof snagging in West Hampstead
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in West Hampstead can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
What new roof snagging looks like in West Hampstead
About 0.5 miles north-east lies Fenton House, a reminder of how long the area around West Hampstead has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in West Hampstead is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For a London address like West Hampstead, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day. If you live in an older home near Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Finchley Road & Frognal station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We survey roofs in West Hampstead and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. West Hampstead is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: NW3, NW6 and NW2. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road. Main roads around West Hampstead include the A502, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside West Hampstead, we cover Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Around West Hampstead
We work in homes and buildings around South Hampstead High School, Holly Bush pub and Kilburn Grange Park. There is a railway station in West Hampstead itself: Finchley Road & Frognal station. Nearby you’ll also find Isokon Gallery (1.2 miles east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. 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
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.