Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Temple End, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Temple End, with photographs and a written report.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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. Do not go up yourself.
New roof snagging in Temple End: what you get
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes alike.
Somewhere as small as Temple End, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Temple End (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Temple End, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Temple End homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. 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.
Whatever the street in Temple End, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Temple End is about 2 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Temple End get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Temple End is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Milton Keynes.
All of SG4 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Temple End, we cover Great Offley (2 miles west), Ley Green (2 miles south), The Flints (2 miles west), Pirton (3 miles north-west) and Pegsdon (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (5 miles east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hatfield (12 miles south).
What’s near Temple End
Around Temple End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Butts Close and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hitchin station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lister Hospital (3.8 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Temple End include Markham's Hill and Oughtonhead Nature Reserve.
Temple End questions
Is Temple End within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Temple End listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are 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 applicable.
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Other services in Temple End
Common roof problems in Temple End
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you let a flat or house near Hitchin station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.