Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Brick End, Essex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Brick End, with photos and a written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
About our new roof snagging in Brick End
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into 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. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Brick End makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Brick End (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Brick End
What else we do in Brick End
When to book a survey in Brick End
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Untidy or loose verge details
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
Prices for new roof snagging in Brick End
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Brick End
Is Brick End in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Brick End is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
New roof snagging around Brick End
Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brick End goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Brick End is about 6 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Brick End and the rest of Essex. Brick End is one of the places in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CM6 for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Brick End, we cover Broxted (1 mile north), Henham (2 miles north-west), Fuller's End (2 miles west), Elsenham (3 miles west) and Ugley Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (12 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Brick End
The closest station to Brick End is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Herts and Essex Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Brick End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.