Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Northaw, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Northaw.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Northaw
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Northaw may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Northaw (EN6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Book snagging before the final payment
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Why act early in Northaw
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northaw
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Northaw, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Questions from Northaw
Will you come out to Northaw?
Yes. Northaw is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Northaw in the area you cover?
Yes, Northaw is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northaw
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Northaw
Also in Northaw
What new roof snagging looks like in Northaw
About 2.1 miles west lies Wyllyotts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Northaw has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Cuffley station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Northaw is about 2 miles north-east of Potters Bar, in Hertfordshire. In Northaw, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Northaw and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of EN6 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Vineyards Road, Church Lane and Northaw Road West or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Northaw, we cover Cuffley (1 mile east), Brookmans Park (2 miles north-west), Newgate Street (2 miles north-east), Bell Bar (2 miles north-west) and Little Berkhamsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Watford (11 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (14 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (8 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north) and Harpenden (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Northaw
Typical jobs here are in homes near Two Brewers Public House and Mount Grace School, among other places. The closest station to Northaw is Cuffley station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Potters Bar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Chase Farm Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Fir and Pond Woods.