Essex · London and the South East
Cressing New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Cressing from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Cressing, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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How new roof snagging works in Cressing
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Cressing makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Cressing (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Common questions in Cressing
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cressing?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Cressing?
Yes, Cressing is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cressing and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
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When to book a survey in Cressing
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Problems we come across often include:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you let a flat or house near Cressing station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
What new roof snagging looks like in Cressing
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Cressing is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Cressing. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM77 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Church Road and Ashes Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Lanham Green (1 mile north-east), Perry Green (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east) and Faulkbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Around Cressing
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy. The closest station to Cressing is Cressing station, about 1.1 miles south-west. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.