Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Broad Street Green, Essex
New roof snagging in Broad Street Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Broad Street Green
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
About our new roof snagging in Broad Street Green
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damage to other parts of the building and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Being in a small place like Broad Street Green 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Broad Street Green (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Broad Street Green homes and their roofs
Broad Street Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Witham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Broad Street Green is about 2 miles north of Maldon, in Essex. Broad Street Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Broad Street Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of CM9 for new roof snagging. Other places close to Broad Street Green include Heybridge (1 mile south), Great Totham (1 mile north), Langford (1 mile west), Wickham Bishops (2 miles north-west) and Beacon Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (13 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (10 miles north-west), Billericay (15 miles south-west), Rayleigh (12 miles south) and Witham (4 miles north-west).
Around Broad Street Green
In Broad Street Green, that means homes and buildings near Plume Library and Plume School and the streets around them. The closest station to Broad Street Green is Witham station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Broad Street Green includes Chigborough Lakes.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Street Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Common questions in Broad Street Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broad Street Green, take more of a battering?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Street Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you need new roof snagging in Broad Street Green?
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Broad Street Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Broad Street Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.