Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Charlton, Hertfordshire
We carry out new roof snagging in Charlton and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
About our new roof snagging in Charlton
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Charlton are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, 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 photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Charlton (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. For older village homes like those around Charlton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Charlton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Charlton in the area you cover?
Yes, Charlton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Charlton as anywhere else.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
New roof snagging around Charlton
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Charlton is about 1 mile south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Charlton and the surrounding area. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Charlton. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SG5. Close by, we survey roofs in Gosmore (1 mile south-east), Hitchin (1 mile north-east), Benslow (1 mile north-east), Bearton (1 mile north) and Westmill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
What’s near Charlton
We work in homes and buildings around Hitchin Boys' School, The Three Moorhens Public House and Kingshott School, among other places. Charlton’s nearest station is Hitchin station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include North Hertfordshire Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Lister Hospital (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Charlton include Markham's Hill and Oughtonhead Nature Reserve.
Prices for new roof snagging in Charlton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for new roof snagging in Charlton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Charlton
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you let a flat or house near Hitchin station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Charlton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.