Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Broadley Common
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Broadley Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Common questions in Broadley Common
Do you cover Broadley Common?
Yes, Broadley Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadley Common?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
New roof snagging in Broadley Common: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Older buildings in small places like Broadley Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We check them closely.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
When to book a survey in Broadley Common
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
Common reasons to book include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
New roof snagging in Broadley Common: local notes
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Roydon station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Broadley Common is one of many places we visit across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our Essex coverage includes Broadley Common. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the EN9 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common. Other places close to Broadley Common include Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Around Broadley Common
We work in homes and buildings around Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadley Common includes Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broadley Common
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Broadley Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Broadley Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Broadley Common
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Book snagging before the final payment
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Broadley Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.