Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Walkern New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Walkern from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Why it is worth a survey now in Walkern
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. In a small place like Walkern, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Walkern
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Walkern
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. Each item is photographed. 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. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Walkern 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 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 records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Walkern (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Walkern
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Walkern can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- 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 roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Walkern homes and their roofs
With Aston Bury about 2.9 miles south, Walkern sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Walkern is about 2 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Walkern, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
We cover every part of SG2 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, Walchra Court and Yew Tree Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Aston End (2 miles south-west), Chells (2 miles west), St Nicholas (2 miles west), Stevenage (2 miles west) and Pin Green (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (6 miles west) and Hoddesdon (12 miles south-east).
Around Walkern
We work in homes and buildings around The Nobel School and The Robin Hood Public House. The closest station to Walkern is Stevenage station, roughly 3.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Lister Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Stevenage Museum (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Walkern include Pryor's Wood.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
Common questions in Walkern
Is my home in Walkern listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walkern?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.