Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Greensted, Essex
We carry out new roof snagging in Greensted and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Greensted
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We are often asked to look into debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Greensted makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Greensted (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Greensted
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Greensted, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Greensted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greensted?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Greensted?
Yes, Greensted is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Places near Greensted
What else we do in Greensted
Greensted homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Hill Hall, about 3.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Greensted goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Greensted Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Greensted is about 5 miles east of Epping, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Greensted can all book new roof snagging. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Greensted include Chipping Ongar (1 mile east), Greensted Green (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-east), High Ongar (2 miles east) and Bobbingworth (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Greensted
Around Greensted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Two Brewers Public House and The Ongar Academy. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Gernon Bushes.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Greensted, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.