Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Fordham, Essex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Fordham, with photos and a written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Fordham
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are broken coverings left on a new roof and damage to other parts of the building.
Some older homes in villages like Fordham are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Fordham (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Fordham questions
Is Fordham in the area you cover?
Yes, Fordham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Fordham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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 our report gives you an independent record.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. 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. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
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 flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Also near Fordham
Other services in Fordham
Local roofs and buyers in Fordham
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. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Chappel & Wakes Colne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Whether the building in Fordham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CO6 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Fordham: Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Near you in Fordham
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Horseshoes Public House. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sergeants Orchard.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Fordham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fordham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.