Essex · London and the South East
Hare Green New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Hare Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Hare Green 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’s safe.
- 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 is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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New roof snagging in Hare Green: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Hare Green and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about debris left in gutters or valleys and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
For a small place like Hare Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hare Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hare Green
Hare Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Great Bentley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. With Castle House about 5 miles north, the area around Hare Green has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St George, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Hare Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We survey roofs in Hare Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Hare Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CO7. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Back Lane East, Harwich Road and Meadow Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Hare Green: Balls Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Great Bromley (1 mile north-west) and Monkey Street (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Around Hare Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Old Courthouse Inn, among other places. The closest station to Hare Green is Great Bentley station, about 2.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Cockaynes Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Hare Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Hare Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Hare Green
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Hare Green
How do I find out if my home in Hare Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Hare Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Hare Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Nearby places to Hare Green
What else we do in Hare Green
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes