Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Great Dunmow, Essex
New roof snagging in Great Dunmow from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
About our new roof snagging in Great Dunmow
Our snagging inspections cover Great Dunmow and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are signs of condensation in the roof space and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
Around Great Dunmow, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Great Dunmow (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Great Dunmow
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots 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 let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Great Dunmow is about 9 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We visit Great Dunmow as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Great Dunmow is one of the places in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CM6. Whether your property is on Market Place, High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Great Dunmow on the B1008 and B1057, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Great Dunmow: Church End (1 mile north-east), Little Easton (2 miles north-west), Barnston (2 miles south-east), High Roding (3 miles south-west) and Great Canfield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south-east), Braintree (9 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
What’s near Great Dunmow
We work in homes and buildings around Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre and The Chequers Public House, among other places. The closest station to Great Dunmow is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles north-west).
Places near Great Dunmow
What else we do in Great Dunmow
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Dunmow
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Around Great Dunmow, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Great Dunmow: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Dunmow?
Yes, Great Dunmow is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Will you come out to Great Dunmow?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Great Dunmow is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Great Dunmow property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.