Essex · London and the South East
Great Holland New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Great Holland, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
How new roof snagging works in Great Holland
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. 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, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Great Holland, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Great Holland
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Great Holland?
It can do. Great Holland is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Holland?
Yes, Great Holland is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Prices for new roof snagging in Great Holland
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What else we do in Great Holland
New roof snagging in Great Holland: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Holland, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and 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 you own a rental within reach of Kirby Cross station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Historic houses such as Thorpe Hall, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Great Holland goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Great Holland and the surrounding area. Our Essex coverage includes Great Holland. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CO13 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Great Holland, we cover Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Great Holland
Around Great Holland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward. The nearest railway station is Kirby Cross station, about 0.6 miles north. Open spaces near Great Holland include Great Holland Pits.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Great Holland can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Why act early in Great Holland
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Outbuildings and barns around Great Holland are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience