Essex · London and the South East
Cannon's Green New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Cannon's Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Cannon's Green
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gutters blocked by building debris.
Some older homes in villages like Cannon's Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Cannon's Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Cannon's Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Cannon's Green?
Yes. Cannon's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Cannon's Green homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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 an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Cannon's Green is one of many places we visit across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Cannon's Green. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Cannon's Green, we cover Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Cannon's Green
In Cannon's Green, that means homes and buildings near Queens Head Public House. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Cannon's Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
In and around Cannon's Green, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Cannon's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For older village homes like those around Cannon's Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cannon's Green
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Cannon's Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cannon's Green
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges