Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Great Bentley, Essex
We carry out new roof snagging in Great Bentley and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Great Bentley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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 looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Great Bentley
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Great Bentley, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Great Bentley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Great Bentley
Also in Great Bentley
Buying a home or a new roof in Great Bentley
Great Bentley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. The wider area around Great Bentley has a long history of building, with Thorpe Hall about 4.4 miles east. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Great Bentley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Great Bentley is about 5 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Roofs in Great Bentley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Great Bentley is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Forge Lane and Moors Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Aingers Green (1 mile south), Frating Green (2 miles north-west), South Heath (2 miles south), Thorrington (2 miles south-west) and Frating (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles north-west) and Tiptree (14 miles west).
What’s near Great Bentley
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn, among other places. Great Bentley has its own railway station: Great Bentley station. Open spaces near Great Bentley include Weeleyhall Wood.
Questions from Great Bentley
Is Great Bentley within the area you cover?
Yes. Great Bentley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Great Bentley, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Bentley
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In an older home around Great Bentley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Great Bentley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Great Bentley book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Great Bentley
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Useful tips for Great Bentley property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- 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.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.