Essex · London and the South East
Bradfield New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Bradfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How new roof snagging works in Bradfield
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’re worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Bradfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Bradfield (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Bradfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Bradfield
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Outbuildings and barns around Bradfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Bradfield
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bradfield?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Bradfield is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Bradfield?
Yes, Bradfield is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Bradfield?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Buying a home or a new roof in Bradfield
Bradfield lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Mistley 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 Lawrence, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Bradfield is about 6 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Roofs in Bradfield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO11 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on The Street, Station Road and Wix Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bradfield Heath (1 mile south-west), Wix (2 miles south-east), Wix Green (2 miles south-east) and Wrabness (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south), Harwich (6 miles east), Camulodunum (11 miles west), Greenstead (8 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Bradfield
Around Bradfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Village Maid pub. For rail, the closest station is Mistley station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Wrabness Nature Reserve and Alton Water.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.