Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Great Bardfield
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Great Bardfield? We carry out new roof snagging in Great Bardfield and across Essex.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
New roof snagging in Great Bardfield
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Great Bardfield may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Great Bardfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Great Bardfield
Is Great Bardfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Bardfield?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Nearby places to Great Bardfield
What else we do in Great Bardfield
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Bardfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Great Bardfield
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Great Bardfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Great Bardfield
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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 any home in Great Bardfield, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Great Bardfield is about 7 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Anywhere in Great Bardfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Great Bardfield is one of the places in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM7 is within our area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, The Corniche and Vine Street. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little Bardfield (1 mile west), Finchingfield (1 mile north-east), Bardfield Saling (2 miles south-east), Wethersfield (2 miles east) and Crow's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (7 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (9 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
Around Great Bardfield
Around Great Bardfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine pub, among other places. Not far away are West Wood.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Roof by roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs