Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Sarratt, Hertfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sarratt, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
About our new roof snagging in Sarratt
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at missing or blocked roof ventilation and tiles or slates sitting out of line, across new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Sarratt are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sarratt (WD3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Sarratt, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Sarratt
About 1.8 miles west lies Chenies Manor House, a reminder of how long the area around Sarratt has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Chorleywood station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Sarratt is about 3 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sarratt and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the WD3 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Alexandra Road, Downer Drive and The Briars or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sarratt: Micklefield Green (1 mile south-east), Bucks Hill (1 mile north-east), Chandler's Cross (2 miles south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south) and Chorleywood West (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north), St Albans (8 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sarratt
Around Sarratt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boot Public House and St Clement Danes School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chorleywood station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Leavesden Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Sarratt Bottom nature reserve and Tumbling Bay.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Sarratt
Do you cover Sarratt?
Yes, Sarratt is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Sarratt?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Sarratt
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sarratt
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sarratt and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.