Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Radlett
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Radlett.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging in Radlett: what you get
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
In a smaller place like Radlett, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Radlett (WD7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
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.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Radlett
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Radlett questions
Is Radlett within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Radlett?
Yes, Radlett is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Radlett as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
When to book a survey in Radlett
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
Take an older house close to St John: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Radlett is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. On a bungalow or cottage around Radlett, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
Places near Radlett
What else we do in Radlett
Buying a home or a new roof in Radlett
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. High Elms Manor, about 3.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Radlett. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Radlett station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Radlett is about 3 miles north-west of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Radlett and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in WD7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Upper Station Road, Station Road and Barn Close, all of which we cover. Radlett is on the B462 and A5183, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Kemprow (1 mile west), Round Bush (1 mile south-west), Letchmore Heath (1 mile south-west), Aldenham (2 miles south-west) and Patchetts Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (4 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (8 miles north-west), St Albans (5 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (9 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Radlett
We work in homes and buildings around The Cat And Fiddle Public House and the streets around them. Radlett has its own railway station: Radlett station. Other landmarks nearby include Radlett and District Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Harlequin Centre (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.