Essex · London and the South East
Butt's Green New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Butt's Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Local roofs and buyers in Butt's Green
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of 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. About 1.1 miles north-east lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Butt's Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Park station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Butt's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Butt's Green and nearby. Butt's Green is one of the places in Essex we cover.
All of CM2 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandon (1 mile north-west), Danbury (2 miles north-east), Gay Bowers (2 miles east), Great Baddow (2 miles north-west) and Little Baddow (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles north-west), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (12 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south).
What’s near Butt's Green
The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, about 4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Baddow Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Butt's Green include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
About our new roof snagging in Butt's Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Older buildings in small places like Butt's Green 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’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Butt's Green (CM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Butt's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Butt's Green: your questions answered
Do you cover Butt's Green?
Yes, Butt's Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Butt's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Butt's Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for new roof snagging in Butt's Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Butt's Green
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Butt's Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.