Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Hatfield
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Hatfield and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
New roof snagging in Hatfield
We carry out new roof snagging in Hatfield and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photographs. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
In a town the size of Hatfield, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after, apart from details shared with the house next door on semis and terraces. That makes the roof’s condition a simple money question: it’s better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. With photographs and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hatfield (AL10, AL9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common questions in Hatfield
Is Hatfield in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hatfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Hatfield listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. On homes in Hatfield, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hatfield
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Hatfield
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Hatfield homes and their roofs
Hatfield was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low pitches, ageing concrete tiles and old flat roofs each have their own weak points, worth knowing before you commit. 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.
Hatfield House lies about 1 mile east, so building around Hatfield goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Landlords with a home close to Hatfield station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Church of St Luke: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Hatfield is about 4 miles east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hatfield and nearby. Hatfield is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. London is in our area too.
Surveys in AL10 and AL9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Market Place, Bishop Square and Fiddle Bridge Lane. Hatfield is on the A414 and B197, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Hatfield, we cover Smallford (2 miles west), Colney Heath (2 miles south-west), Sleapshyde (2 miles south-west), Stanborough (2 miles north) and Cooper's Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Watford (10 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles west), Stevenage (10 miles north), St Albans (4 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (3 miles north-east) and Harpenden (6 miles north-west).
Around Hatfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stanborough Park and The Cat and Fiddle pub, among other places. Hatfield’s nearest station is Hatfield station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Howard Centre (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Colney Heath Local Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a visit in Hatfield, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.