Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Crow Green, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Crow Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
About our new roof snagging in Crow Green
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. 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. Common reasons to book are untidy or loose verge details and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Crow Green, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Crow Green (CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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 when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Crow Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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When to book a survey in Crow Green
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you live in an older home near Trinity Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crow Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Crow Green
Ingatestone Hall, about 4.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crow Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Shenfield station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Crow Green is about 2 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. In Crow Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Crow Green and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across CM15 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Pilgrims Hatch (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-west), Bentley (1 mile west), Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north-west) and Coxtie Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Crow Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Becket Keys Church of England School, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crow Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Crow Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Crow Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Crow Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Crow Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.