Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Epping Green, Essex
New roof snagging around Epping Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in Epping Green
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you are worried about damage to other parts of the building and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Epping Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Epping Green (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Epping Green: local notes
With Hill Hall about 4.9 miles south-east, Epping Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Epping Green is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging in Epping Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Epping Green and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the CM16 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Elm Close, Epping Road and Green Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Epping Upland (1 mile south-east), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north), Broadley Common (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (2 miles north-west) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Epping Green
We work in homes and buildings around Nazeing Triangle, The Cock and Magpie pub and Stewards School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Cheshunt Lake and Gernon Bushes.
Nearby places to Epping Green
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What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Epping Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Epping Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Epping Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Landlords with a home close to Roydon station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Common questions in Epping Green
Do you cover Epping Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Epping Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Epping Green?
Yes. Epping Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.