Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Braintree, Essex
New roof snagging in Braintree from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Common roof problems in Braintree
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Congregational Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How new roof snagging works in Braintree
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a place the size of Braintree, plenty of homes are flats, whether above shops, in converted houses or in purpose-built blocks. If you’re buying a flat, the roof is frequently shared, and the lease typically says who looks after it. If the roof is newly replaced, whoever paid for it will want the work checked before signing it off.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Braintree (CM7, CO9, CM77, CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen 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.
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for new roof snagging in Braintree, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a property in Braintree, it is useful to know where we can park, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. The roof is inspected from ground level, from inside and, where it’s safe, from the roof itself.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Read more
What new roof snagging looks like in Braintree
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Braintree station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Braintree is about 39 miles north-east of London, in Essex. Bookings from Braintree are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Braintree is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CM7, CO9, CM77 and CO6 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You will find streets like Market Street, Little Square and Great Square. Being close to the A12 and A120, Braintree is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Bocking (1 mile west), Long Green (2 miles south-east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Black Notley (2 miles south) and Row Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east). Braintree is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
What’s near Braintree
In Braintree, that means homes and buildings near Edith Borthwick School, Bocking Blackwater and Angel Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Braintree is Braintree station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (under half a mile north-west) and St Michael's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Questions from Braintree
What do I need to do before a survey in Braintree?
Mostly, it’s about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Braintree. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Is Braintree in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Braintree as anywhere else.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
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.