Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Whempstead New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Whempstead, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Whempstead
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Older buildings in small places like Whempstead may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Whempstead (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Whempstead, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Whempstead
Is Whempstead in the area you cover?
Yes, Whempstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Whempstead as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Whempstead?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Whempstead?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What new roof snagging looks like in Whempstead
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Aston Bury about 2.6 miles west, Whempstead sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Watton-At-Stone station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Whempstead is about 5 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Whempstead and the surrounding area. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Whempstead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SG12. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Whempstead Road and Mill Lane. We also cover the places around Whempstead: Dane End (1 mile east), Burn's Green (1 mile north-west), Sacombe (1 mile south-east), Haultwick (2 miles north-east) and Sacombe Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (5 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whempstead
Whempstead’s nearest station is Watton-At-Stone station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Benington Castle (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Astonbury Wood.
Towns and villages near Whempstead
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- File all paperwork for the new roof
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Prices for new roof snagging in Whempstead
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it is 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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers