Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Harlow
New roof snagging around Harlow, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How new roof snagging works in Harlow
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Harlow is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Harlow, the type of roof decides where the checks focus. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Harlow (CM17, CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Harlow. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Most visits in a town like Harlow start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common questions in Harlow
Do you cover Harlow?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Harlow is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
My home in Harlow has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Normally, yes: tell us about it when you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Harlow have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Harlow
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In a family home in Harlow, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, like the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photographs
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
What this survey cannot tell you
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:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Harlow
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Buying a home or a new roof in Harlow
Harlow was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Harlow Town station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Methodist Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Harlow is about 21 miles north-east of London, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Harlow, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Harlow is one of the places in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM17, CM20, CM18 and CM19 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on London Road, Soper Square and Square Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Harlow include the A414 and A1019, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Mark Hall South (1 mile north-east), Netteswell (1 mile west), Latton (1 mile south-east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north). Harlow is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
Around Harlow
Around Harlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harlow Marsh, Purple Emperor pub and BMAT STEM Academy. Harlow’s nearest station is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Harlow include Hunsdon Mead.