Essex · London and the South East
Great Leighs New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Great Leighs and across Essex.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging in Great Leighs
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you are worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Great Leighs are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Great Leighs (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Great Leighs
Do you cover Great Leighs?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Great Leighs is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Great Leighs is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
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.
What we’re asked to look at in Great Leighs
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you own a rental within reach of Cressing station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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 part is for a survey.
Useful tips for Great Leighs property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Local roofs and buyers in Great Leighs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Great Leighs is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Great Leighs gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Essex, we cover Great Leighs. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM3 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Aragon Road, Fortune Close and Audley Road. Other places close to Great Leighs include Gubbion's Green (1 mile east), Young's End (1 mile north-east), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north-east) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south), Witham (6 miles east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Near you in Great Leighs
In Great Leighs, that means homes and buildings near The Castle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Also near Great Leighs
What else we do in Great Leighs
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like 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 applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Great Leighs can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.