Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thundridge New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Thundridge, with photos and a clear written report.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
About our new roof snagging in Thundridge
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
For a small place like Thundridge, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The written findings come 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.
- Where
- Thundridge (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
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How we price new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes 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.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Thundridge, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Thundridge, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Thundridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Thundridge
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Thundridge has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 4.8 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Ware station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Thundridge is about 1 mile north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Thundridge and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Thundridge. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in SG12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Woodlands Road, Cold Christmas Lane and Ducketts Wood. Other places close to Thundridge include Wadesmill (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (1 mile east), High Cross (1 mile north), Ware (1 mile south) and Tonwell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Thundridge
In Thundridge, that means homes and buildings near Sow & Pigs pub and The Chauncy School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ware station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hertford County Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Barrowfield (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include King's Meads.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Thundridge questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thundridge?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Thundridge in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Thundridge?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.