Essex · London and the South East
Bures New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Bures. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Bures
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are untidy or loose verge details and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Somewhere as small as Bures, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bures (CO8)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Bures
Do you cover Bures?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Bures is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Bures is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Bures, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for Bures property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
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 gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Local roofs and buyers in Bures
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Gainsborough's House, about 5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bures. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Bures station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Bures is in Essex. Anywhere in Bures, we can come and survey your property. Across Essex, we cover Bures. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Church Square, High Street and Bridge Street. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bures Green (1 mile north-east), Mount Bures (1 mile south), Lamarsh (1 mile north-west), Alphamstone (2 miles north-west) and Cross End (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles west) and Greenstead (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bures
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tiger Hill and Three Horseshoes Inn and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Bures itself: Bures station. Well-known places in the area include Mount Bures (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Sergeants Orchard.
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Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bures, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bures
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.