Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in High Cross, Hertfordshire
New roof snagging in High Cross and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in High Cross
We carry out new roof snagging in High Cross and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like High Cross may be listed or 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 is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- High Cross (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in High Cross
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Much Hadham Palace, about 4.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around High Cross. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
High Cross is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging in High Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes High Cross. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the SG11 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as North Drive, Chestnut Grove and Poplar Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Wadesmill (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (1 mile north), Thundridge (1 mile south), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east) and Barwick (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
Around High Cross
In High Cross, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn. High Cross’s nearest station is Ware station, about 2.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Museum of Street Lighting (3.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is King's Meads.
Tips from our surveys
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
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around High Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in High Cross
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for High Cross
Is High Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in High Cross as anywhere else.
Is my home in High Cross listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we’re asked to look at in High Cross
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you let a flat or house near Ware station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.