Thurrock · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Grays, Thurrock
New roof snagging around Grays, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How new roof snagging works in Grays
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around towns like Grays, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, and many of those additions have flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you’re buying in Grays, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Grays (RM17, RM16, RM20, RM18)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A survey in Grays needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in Grays
Is the coastal weather around Grays hard on roofs?
It can do. Grays is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Grays listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is checked where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How do I book a survey in Grays?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a proper look.
Why act early in Grays
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Grays, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Grays homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Grays, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Grays station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Grays is about 5 miles north-east of Dartford, in Thurrock. We survey roofs in Grays as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Thurrock, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of RM17, RM16, RM20 and RM18 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on London Road, College Avenue and Cresthill Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Grays is on the A126 and B149, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Grays, we cover Little Thurrock (1 mile north-east), Chafford Hundred (1 mile north-west), Orsett Heath (1 mile north-east), North Stifford (2 miles north-west) and Chadwell St Mary (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (5 miles north-east), South Ockendon (3 miles north-west), Balstonia (5 miles north-east), Corringham (6 miles north-east), Aveley (4 miles west) and Purfleet-on-Thames (4 miles west).
What’s near Grays
Around Grays, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thurrock and Basildon College, Grays Convent High School and The Traitors Gate pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Grays station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Thurrock Community Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Grays includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.