Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Puttenham, Hertfordshire
New roof snagging in Puttenham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Puttenham
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Puttenham are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Puttenham (HP23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Puttenham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Puttenham
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Common roof problems in Puttenham
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Landlords with a home close to Cheddington station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Puttenham: your questions answered
Is my home in Puttenham 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. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Puttenham?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Puttenham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Puttenham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Puttenham homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Puttenham has a long history of building, with Ascott House about 4.9 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary (Church of England), the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Puttenham is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Hertfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Puttenham and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
Every address in HP23 is covered for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Church Road, Astrope Lane and Draytonmead Farm Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Puttenham, we cover Astrope (1 mile east), Long Marston (1 mile north-east), Buckland (1 mile south), Aston Clinton (2 miles south) and Broughton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (12 miles south-east), Berkhamsted (7 miles south-east), Tring (3 miles south-east), Chorleywood (15 miles south-east), Grovehill (12 miles south-east) and Woodhall Farm (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Puttenham
For rail, the closest station is Cheddington station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tindal Centre (3.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Haddington Hill and College Lake nature reserve.