Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Great Burstead
New roof snagging across Great Burstead, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
When to book a survey in Great Burstead
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
If you own a rental within reach of Billericay station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How new roof snagging works in Great Burstead
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Great Burstead 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Great Burstead (CM11, SS15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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New roof snagging in Great Burstead: local notes
With Ingatestone Hall about 4.6 miles north-west, Great Burstead 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Great Burstead is about 2 miles south-east of Billericay, in Essex. We survey roofs in Great Burstead and the rest of Essex. Great Burstead is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in CM11 and SS15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Southend Road and Tyrrells Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Great Burstead: Crays Hill (1 mile east), Little Burstead (1 mile west), Billericay (2 miles north-west), Ramsden Bellhouse (2 miles north-east) and Ramsden Heath (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (8 miles south-east), Rayleigh (7 miles east) and Wickford (4 miles east).
What’s near Great Burstead
Around Great Burstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Head pub and The Billericay School. For rail, the closest station is Billericay station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Barleylands Farm Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Norsey Wood.
Questions from Great Burstead
Do you cover smaller places like Great Burstead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Burstead?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Burstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Burstead
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Great Burstead can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.