Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Birchanger, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Birchanger, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Birchanger
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at new flashings and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Some older homes in villages like Birchanger are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Birchanger (CM23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Birchanger often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
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Local roofs and buyers in Birchanger
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Birchanger has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles south-east. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Birchanger is about 2 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Birchanger get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM23 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Birchwood, Wood Lane and Harrisons, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bishop's Stortford (2 miles south-west), Great Hallingbury (2 miles south), Thorley Street (3 miles south-west), Thorley (3 miles south-west) and Little Hallingbury (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hoddesdon (13 miles south-west), Hertford (13 miles south-west), Ware (11 miles south-west), Broxbourne (13 miles south-west), Sawbridgeworth (5 miles south) and Buntingford (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Birchanger
We work in homes and buildings around Summercroft Primary School and The Three Willows pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 1.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Moated mound (3.5 miles west). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Birchanger, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Birchanger
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Birchanger?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Birchanger?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Birchanger
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Birchanger
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report