Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Batchworth New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Batchworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. In a place like Batchworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
How new roof snagging works in Batchworth
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and people most frequently book us about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
For a small place like Batchworth, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Batchworth (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Batchworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What affects the price in Batchworth
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Batchworth
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Batchworth
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Batchworth has a long history of building, with Chenies Manor House about 4.4 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Rickmansworth station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Batchworth is about 1 mile south of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Batchworth, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Batchworth is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in London.
All of WD3 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Moor Lane, London Road and Home Farm Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A404 and A4145, Batchworth is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Batchworth, we cover Woodcock Hill (1 mile south-west), Rickmansworth (1 mile north), Batchworth Heath (1 mile south-east), Moor Park (1 mile east) and Croxley Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (4 miles north-east), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (14 miles north), Hatfield (13 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (8 miles east).
What’s near Batchworth
Around Batchworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Feathers Public House, Rickmansworth Aquadrome and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School. For rail, the closest station is Rickmansworth station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Charter Place (3.3 miles north-east) and Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Batchworth includes Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Batchworth: your questions answered
Will you come out to Batchworth?
Yes, Batchworth is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Batchworth is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.