Essex · London and the South East
Havering's Grove New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Havering's Grove, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Havering's Grove: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s 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 survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
In a village or hamlet like Havering's Grove, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Havering's Grove (CM13, CM12)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What affects the price in Havering's Grove
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Havering's Grove
Do you carry out roof surveys in Havering's Grove?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Havering's Grove?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Havering's Grove homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Havering's Grove has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 2.4 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Billericay station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Havering's Grove is about 2 miles west of Billericay, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Havering's Grove can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM13 and CM12 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on London Road, North Drive and Rayleigh Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Havering's Grove include Hutton (1 mile west), Buttsbury (2 miles north), Hutton Mount (2 miles west), Mountnessing (2 miles north-west) and Ingrave (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles west), Maldon (15 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Havering's Grove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hutton Country Park and The Mesken Hutton pub. Havering's Grove’s nearest station is Billericay station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Barleylands Farm Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Norsey Wood.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Havering's Grove, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Havering's Grove
Landlords, agents and building managers in Havering's Grove and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs