Essex · London and the South East
Great Tey New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Great Tey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Great Tey
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
New roof snagging in Great Tey
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Great Tey 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’s 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 photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Great Tey, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Tey
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like Great Tey, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Buying a home or a new roof in Great Tey
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to Church of St Barnabas: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. If you’re in Great Tey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CO6 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Great Tey
In Great Tey, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House. The closest station to Great Tey is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Great Tey include Sergeants Orchard.
FAQs for Great Tey
Do you cover smaller places like Great Tey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Tey?
Yes, Great Tey is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.