Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Felden
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Felden, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
Your questions about new roof snagging in Felden
My home in Felden has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Frequently, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Hemel Hempstead, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Is Felden within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How new roof snagging works in Felden
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We’re often asked to look into gutters blocked by building debris and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Smaller places like Felden often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Felden or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Felden (HP3, WD4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Felden?
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
For landlords with property near Apsley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Homes around Felden often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Felden
High Elms Manor, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Felden. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Hemel Hempstead, which Felden is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Whether you’re buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Felden is about 2 miles south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. If you’re in Felden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: HP3 and WD4. Local streets include Pond Road, Rose Lane and Lower Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Nash Mills (1 mile east), Rucklers Lane (1 mile south), Apsley (1 mile north-west), Bennetts End (1 mile north-east) and Kings Langley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Felden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings Langley School and The Paper Mill pub. Felden has its own railway station: Apsley station. A little further out are Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Long Deans and Verulamium Lake.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.