Essex · London and the South East
Great Berry New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Great Berry from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Diary the defects period end date
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging in Great Berry
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about broken coverings left on a new roof and untidy or loose verge details.
Around Great Berry, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Great Berry (SS16, SS15, CM13)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Great Berry homes and their roofs
Great Berry lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Laindon station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Great Berry is about 2 miles west of Basildon, in Essex. Roofs in Great Berry get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Great Berry is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of SS16, SS15 and CM13 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include New Avenue, Coburg Lane and West Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Langdon Hills (1 mile south-east), Laindon (1 mile north-east), Lee Chapel (2 miles east), Steeple View (2 miles north-east) and Basildon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles north-west), Canvey Island (8 miles east), Billericay (4 miles north), Rayleigh (9 miles east) and Wickford (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Great Berry
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gloucester Park and The James Hornsby School. For rail, the closest station is Laindon station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Great Berry includes Langdon Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Parking around Great Berry is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Great Berry
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you live in an older home near St John, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
Questions from Great Berry
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Great Berry?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
How do I find out if my home in Great Berry is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Berry
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.