Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Broxted
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Broxted.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Broxted
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’re worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Broxted, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Broxted (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Broxted, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Broxted homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Horham Hall, about 1.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broxted. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Broxted is about 7 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Broxted, the roof can be surveyed. Across Essex, we cover Broxted. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on St Mary's Mews and Cranham Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Broxted: Brick End (1 mile south), Henham (2 miles west), Debden Green (3 miles north), Fuller's End (3 miles west) and Elsenham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
Around Broxted
For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broxted
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Broxted questions
How do I find out if my home in Broxted is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Broxted?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
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.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broxted
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Broxted, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Broxted
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.