Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Brentwood
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Brentwood and across Essex.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Brentwood
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We are often asked to look into missing or blocked roof ventilation and verge tiles or slates not secured, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Lots of homes in a town like Brentwood have been extended over the years, and many of those additions have flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. For a home you are buying in Brentwood, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Brentwood (CM13, CM14, CM15, CM4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brentwood. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Also near Brentwood
Also in Brentwood
New roof snagging around Brentwood
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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. The wider area around Brentwood has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 4.4 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Brentwood station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Brentwood is about 19 miles north-east of London, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Brentwood and nearby. Brentwood is one of the places in Essex where we work. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM13, CM14, CM15 and CM4 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, London Road and Old Church Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Brentwood is on the A12 and A128, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Shenfield (1 mile north-east), Hutton Mount (1 mile east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east), Hutton (2 miles east) and Doddinghurst (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east). Being one of Essex’s larger places, Brentwood has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Brentwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sawyers Hall College, Weald Country Park and St Helen's Catholic Junior School. The nearest railway station is Brentwood station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
What affects the price in Brentwood
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t 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.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Brentwood: your questions answered
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Brentwood?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Brentwood too.
Is Brentwood in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Brentwood as anywhere else.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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 get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Why it is worth a survey now in Brentwood
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Brentwood
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in Brentwood, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s 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.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.