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New roof snagging in Fordstreet, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Fordstreet, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Fordstreet
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. Common reasons to book are verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Fordstreet 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is 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 works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fordstreet
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fordstreet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fordstreet?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Fordstreet?
Yes, Fordstreet is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Fordstreet, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Fordstreet
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Chappel & Wakes Colne station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
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Local roofs and buyers in Fordstreet
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Fordstreet, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Essex coverage includes Fordstreet. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CO6 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fordstreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queen's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Fordstreet is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Iron Latch.