Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Shephall New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Shephall, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Shephall
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. Common reasons to book are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and underlay not dressed into the gutter, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like Shephall can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. 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 close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Place
- Shephall (SG2, SG1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Shephall is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Shephall
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Homes in smaller places like Shephall can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Shephall: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shephall is listed?
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.
My home in Shephall has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you cover Shephall?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Shephall.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. 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.
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 our report gives you an independent record.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Useful tips for Shephall property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Local roofs and buyers in Shephall
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Aston Bury about 1.6 miles south-east, Shephall sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Shephall is about 1 mile south of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shephall can all book new roof snagging. Shephall is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in SG2 and SG1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Unwin Road, Oxleys Road and Burwell Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Shephall: Aston (1 mile east), Bragbury End (1 mile south-east), Knebworth (2 miles south), Hook's Cross (2 miles south-east) and Woolmer Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north-west).
Around Shephall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coopers Inn, The Heathcote School and Barnwell School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Benington Castle (2.6 miles east) and Lister Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shephall include Ridlins Mire.
What affects the price in Shephall
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.