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New roof snagging in Farnham, Hertfordshire
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Farnham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Farnham
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at new flashings and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Some older homes in villages like Farnham 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Farnham (CM23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Farnham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Farnham, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check the roof before you pay in full
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.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
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:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Farnham
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older cottages and farmhouses around Farnham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Farnham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
What new roof snagging looks like in Farnham
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. Much Hadham Palace, about 4.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farnham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Stansted Mountfitchet station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Farnham is about 2 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Farnham and the rest of Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Farnham. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM23 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Farnham, we cover Uppend (1 mile north), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north), Manuden (2 miles north-east), Bentfield Green (2 miles east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Hertford (12 miles south-west), Ware (10 miles south-west), Baldock (15 miles north-west) and Broxbourne (13 miles south-west).
Around Farnham
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary's Catholic School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moated mound (1.7 miles south-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Farnham includes Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Questions from Farnham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farnham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Farnham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Farnham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Farnham
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.