Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Todd's Green New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Todd's Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
About our new roof snagging in Todd's Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Todd's Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Todd's Green (SG1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Diary the defects period end date
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
What new roof snagging looks like in Todd's Green
Knebworth House, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Todd's Green. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Todd's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Todd's Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. There is also a page for Milton Keynes.
We work across SG1 for new roof snagging. Other places close to Todd's Green include Lower Titmore Green (1 mile west), Titmore Green (1 mile west), Little Wymondley (1 mile north-west), Graveley (1 mile north-east) and Great Wymondley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (3 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
Around Todd's Green
In Todd's Green, that means homes and buildings near Hermit of Redcoats pub and Graveley Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Todd's Green includes Purwell Ninesprings.
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Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older and listed buildings around Todd's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Todd's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we are asked to look at in Todd's Green
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
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.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
FAQs for Todd's Green
How do I find out if my home in Todd's Green 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.
Do you cover Todd's Green?
Yes, Todd's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Todd's Green as anywhere else.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.