Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Epping, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Epping and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Epping
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Smaller places like Epping frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Epping. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Epping (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Epping homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Hill Hall, about 2.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Epping. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Epping is about 4 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. We visit Epping as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Epping and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in CM16 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Twankhams Alley. Epping is on the B181 and B182, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Epping include Ivy Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Steward's Green (1 mile south-east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile south-east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (5 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Epping
In Epping, that means homes and buildings near St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, Thornwood Common Flood Meadow and The Black Lion pub. Nearby you’ll also find Epping Signalling Museum (less than half a mile south) and St. Margaret's Hospital (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
FAQs for Epping
How do I find out if my home in Epping is listed?
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 Epping?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Places near Epping
Also in Epping
Do you need new roof snagging in Epping?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Epping, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.