Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in High Ongar, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in High Ongar, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in High Ongar: what you get
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
In a village or hamlet like High Ongar, homes are often 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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.
- Where
- High Ongar (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in High Ongar
Is High Ongar in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like High Ongar?
Yes. High Ongar is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
High Ongar homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
In and around High Ongar, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
High Ongar is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Bookings from High Ongar are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on The Street, Mill Lane and Millfield or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around High Ongar: Chipping Ongar (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile north-east), King Street (1 mile east) and Greensted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in High Ongar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion Public House and The Ongar Academy and the streets around them. A little further out are Willingale Doe (3.7 miles north-east).
Prices for new roof snagging in High Ongar
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in High Ongar
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near High Ongar
Also in High Ongar
Roof by roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in High Ongar
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near High Ongar can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.