Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Thorley, Hertfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Thorley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
About our new roof snagging in Thorley
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Thorley may be listed or 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’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Thorley (CM23)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Thorley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Thorley
Also in Thorley
When to book a survey in Thorley
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
If you own a rental within reach of Bishops Stortford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Buying a home or a new roof in Thorley
About 2.9 miles west lies Much Hadham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Thorley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St James the Great, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Thorley is about 1 mile south-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Thorley and the surrounding area. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Thorley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
New roof snagging in CM23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Thorley Street (1 mile east), Spellbrook (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Stortford (1 mile north-east), Little Hallingbury (2 miles south-east) and Allen's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (14 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south-west), Cheshunt (13 miles south-west), Hertford (10 miles west) and Ware (8 miles west).
Near you in Thorley
Around Thorley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coach And Horses Public House and The Bishop's Stortford High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (2.4 miles north) and Moated mound (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Thorley Wash nature reserve.
Thorley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorley?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Thorley within the area you cover?
Yes. Thorley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.