Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Feering, Essex
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Feering, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What we’re asked to look at in Feering
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords with a home close to Kelvedon station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Feering
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Older buildings in small places like Feering may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Feering (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Feering
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Feering homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, 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. About 3.8 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Feering has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Feering is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging in Feering for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Feering is one of the places in Essex where we work. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
New roof snagging in CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Hall Farm Close and Kings Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Kelvedon (1 mile south-west), Stocks Green (1 mile north), Skye Green (2 miles north), Messing (2 miles east) and Windmill Hill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
What’s near Feering
In Feering, that means homes and buildings near Brockwell Meadows, The Old Anchor Public House and Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. The closest station to Feering is Kelvedon station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (4.5 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Feering
Is Feering within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Feering in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Feering as anywhere else.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Feering?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Feering can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers