Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Childwick Green New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Childwick Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Childwick Green: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of 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’ve noticed untidy or loose verge details and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Childwick Green 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Childwick Green (AL3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Childwick Green
With Childwickbury Manor about 0.4 miles south-west, Childwick Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Harpenden station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Childwick Green is about 2 miles south of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. In Childwick Green, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Childwick Green. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of AL3 for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Childwick Green and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Ayres End (1 mile north-east), Bernards Heath (2 miles south), Sandridge (2 miles east), Marshalswick (2 miles south-east) and St Albans (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Watford (9 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles south-west), Stevenage (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles east), Hitchin (12 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles east).
Around Childwick Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horseshoes Public House and Margaret Wix Primary School. The nearest railway station is Harpenden station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harpenden Museum (2 miles north) and Village Arcade St Albans (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Verulamium Lake and Grebe House Wildlife Garden.
Childwick Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Childwick Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Childwick Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Childwick Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Childwick Green as anywhere else.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Childwick Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Childwick Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In a place like Childwick Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.