Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Aldham, Essex
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Aldham, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How new roof snagging works in Aldham
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. Typical surveys look at loose flashings at walls or chimneys and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Aldham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Aldham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Aldham homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Marks Tey station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Aldham, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove. We also cover the places around Aldham: Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Aldham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Iron Latch.
Nearby places to Aldham
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Aldham, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Aldham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Aldham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldham?
Yes, Aldham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Aldham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Aldham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Older cottages and farmhouses around Aldham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.