Essex · London and the South East
Great Totham New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Great Totham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Damage to other parts of the building
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
About our new roof snagging in Great Totham
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed gaps at new flashings and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Great Totham, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Great Totham (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Great Totham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we’re asked to look at in Great Totham
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Common reasons to book include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Whatever the street in Great Totham, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
Local roofs and buyers in Great Totham
Great Totham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Witham station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Great Totham is about 3 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. Whether the building in Great Totham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Heriot Way, Maldon Road and Staplers Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Wickham Bishops (1 mile north-west), Broad Street Green (1 mile south), Great Braxted (2 miles north) and Langford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Great Totham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Public House, among other places. The closest station to Great Totham is Witham station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Totham include Shut Heath Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Totham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Towns and villages near Great Totham
What else we do in Great Totham
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
FAQs for Great Totham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Great Totham, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Totham?
Yes, Great Totham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.