Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Shillington New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Shillington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for new roof snagging in Shillington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
New roof snagging in Shillington: what you get
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. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We’re often asked to look into tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay ending short at the eaves, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Shillington makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Shillington (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Shillington
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Arlesey station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Shillington is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Shillington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SG5 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Hillfoot Road, New Walk and Church View Avenue. Other places close to Shillington include Hanscombe End (1 mile west), Apsley End (1 mile south-west), Pirton (2 miles south-east), Hexton (3 miles south-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
What’s near Shillington
Around Shillington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Five Bells Public House. The closest station to Shillington is Arlesey station, roughly 4.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fairfield Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Shillington include Cain Hill and Pegsdon Hills.
Questions from Shillington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shillington?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shillington is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shillington?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Shillington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.