Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Coxtie Green
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Coxtie Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For an older or listed building in a place like Coxtie Green, 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 report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
New roof snagging in Coxtie Green
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and verge tiles or slates not secured.
In a village or hamlet like Coxtie Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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
- Coxtie Green (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check before your warranty period ends
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
New roof snagging around Coxtie Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 4.3 miles south-west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Coxtie Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Trinity Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Coxtie Green is about 2 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Coxtie Green and the surrounding area. Our Essex coverage includes Coxtie Green. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CM14. Local streets include Coxtie Green Road and Warwick Place, all of which we cover. Other places close to Coxtie Green include Bentley (1 mile north), Navestock Side (1 mile north), Horseman Side (1 mile west), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile south-west) and South Weald (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Billericay (7 miles east), Rayleigh (15 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles west).
Near you in Coxtie Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and Weald Country Park. The closest station to Coxtie Green is Brentwood station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Warley Place.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Coxtie Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What affects the price in Coxtie Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common roof problems in Coxtie Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you own a rental within reach of Brentwood station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Coxtie Green
Will you come out to Coxtie Green?
Yes, Coxtie Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Coxtie Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Coxtie Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.