Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire
New roof snagging around Old Knebworth, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Old Knebworth
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. If you are worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Old Knebworth, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Old Knebworth (SG3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Knebworth questions
Is Old Knebworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Old Knebworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Old Knebworth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Knebworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Old Knebworth?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Old Knebworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Also near Old Knebworth
Also in Old Knebworth
New roof snagging around Old Knebworth
Historic houses like Knebworth House, about 0.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Old Knebworth goes. Older homes in the wider area often 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. 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’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary and St Thomas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Knebworth station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Old Knebworth is about 3 miles south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Old Knebworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SG3 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on Old Knebworth Lane and Park Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Nup End Green (1 mile south-west), Driver's End (1 mile south-west), Rableyheath (1 mile south), Pottersheath (1 mile south) and Langley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south), Harpenden (7 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Old Knebworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Knebworth Park and Robin Hood And Little John Public House. The closest station to Old Knebworth is Knebworth station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Stevenage Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Old Knebworth include Mardley Heath.
Prices for new roof snagging in Old Knebworth
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Old Knebworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges