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New roof snagging in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Croxley Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Untidy or loose verge details
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Croxley Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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New roof snagging in Croxley Green
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Croxley Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Croxley Green (WD3, WD18)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Croxley Green
How do I find out if my home in Croxley Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Croxley Green?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Croxley Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Also near Croxley Green
What else we do in Croxley Green
Common roof problems in Croxley Green
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you let a flat or house near Rickmansworth station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
New roof snagging around Croxley Green
With Chenies Manor House about 4.2 miles north-west, Croxley Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church like St Oswald's Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Croxley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Croxley Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Croxley Green is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of WD3 and WD18 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on New Road, Harvey Road and Bateman Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Holywell (1 mile east), Rickmansworth (1 mile south-west), Batchworth (1 mile south-west), Chorleywood West (2 miles west) and Moor Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north), Hatfield (12 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (7 miles east).
Around Croxley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Croxley Danes School, Rickmansworth School and The Red House and the streets around them. Croxley Green’s nearest station is Rickmansworth station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles east) and Hilfield Castle (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Croxley Green include Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Older and listed buildings around Croxley Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.