Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Borehamwood
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Borehamwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
About our new roof snagging in Borehamwood
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed verge tiles or slates not secured and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around towns like Borehamwood, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, and many of those additions have flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. For a home you are buying in Borehamwood, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
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.
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Questions from Borehamwood
Do you cover Borehamwood?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Borehamwood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Borehamwood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
New roof snagging in Borehamwood: local notes
The wider area around Borehamwood has a long history of building, with Wyllyotts Manor about 4.3 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Elstree & Borehamwood station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church like All Saints church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Borehamwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: WD6. Whether your property is on Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Borehamwood is on the A1 and A5135, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north), Harpenden (11 miles north) and Hoddesdon (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Borehamwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldenham Country Park, The Pick & Shovel pub and Yavneh College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Towns and villages near Borehamwood
Also in Borehamwood
Why it is worth a survey now in Borehamwood
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. On homes in Borehamwood, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Borehamwood
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Borehamwood, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- 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.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What new roof snagging does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Borehamwood
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes