Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Bushey
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Bushey, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How new roof snagging works in Bushey
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new-build homes alike.
Most homes in a town like Bushey are houses, so the roof usually belongs to the property you’re buying or paying for. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: better found before exchange or final payment than after. With photographs and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Bushey (WD23, WD25, HA7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. On homes in Bushey, 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.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Bushey
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A written report with photos
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Most visits in a town like Bushey start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is frequently where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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FAQs for Bushey
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bushey?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Bushey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
When to book a survey in Bushey
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
The streets around a church such as Congregational Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bushey
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Local roofs and buyers in Bushey
With Headstone Manor about 3.5 miles south, Bushey sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Bushey station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bushey is about 2 miles south-east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Bushey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in WD23, WD25 and HA7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Chiltern Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Bushey sits on or near the A41 and A409. If you’re just outside Bushey, we cover Bushey Heath (1 mile south-east), Oxhey (1 mile west), Watford Heath (1 mile west), Patchetts Green (1 mile north) and Carpenders Park (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (9 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north), Cheshunt (14 miles east) and Hatfield (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Bushey
In Bushey, that means homes and buildings near Bushey Meads School, Horse And Chains Public House and St. Hilda's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bushey station, about 1.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Bentley Priory Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Harlequin Centre (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stanmore Common.