Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Great Baddow
New roof snagging in Great Baddow and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
About our new roof snagging in Great Baddow
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about tiles or slates sitting out of line and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Houses in smaller places like Great Baddow can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Great Baddow (CM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Great Baddow: your questions answered
Do you cover Great Baddow?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Great Baddow is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Baddow?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Great Baddow homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Danbury Place about 2.3 miles east, Great Baddow sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Great Baddow is about 2 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. Roofs in Great Baddow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Great Baddow.
New roof snagging in CM2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, High Street and Colley Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Sandon (1 mile east), Butt's Green (2 miles south-east), Springfield (2 miles north), Little Baddow (3 miles north-east) and Boreham (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-west), Maldon (8 miles east), Canvey Island (14 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Great Baddow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oaklands Park, White Horse Inn and The Sandon School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chelmsford station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bond Street Chelmsford (1.6 miles north-west) and Baddow Hospital (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Great Baddow include Newland Grove.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a survey in Great Baddow, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Great Baddow
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gutters blocked by building debris
For landlords with property near Chelmsford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.