Essex · London and the South East
Faulkbourne New Roof Snagging
Need new roof snagging in Faulkbourne? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Faulkbourne
Our snagging inspections cover Faulkbourne and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and damage to other parts of the building.
Being in a small place like Faulkbourne makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Faulkbourne (CM8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Faulkbourne
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
For landlords with property near White Notley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Faulkbourne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
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 ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
What affects the price in Faulkbourne
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Why get it checked now?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Faulkbourne can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Faulkbourne homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Germanus, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Faulkbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Witham, in Essex. We survey roofs in Faulkbourne and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM8 for new roof snagging. We also cover Silver End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles east), Witham (2 miles south-east), Cressing (2 miles north) and Lanham Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (4 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Wickford (15 miles south) and Camulodunum (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Faulkbourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Cross Keys pub, among other places. The closest station to Faulkbourne is White Notley station, about 1.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Cressing Temple (0.9 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Faulkbourne include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Nearby places to Faulkbourne
What else we do in Faulkbourne
Common questions in Faulkbourne
Is Faulkbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Faulkbourne is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Faulkbourne listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Useful tips for Faulkbourne property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.