Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Hornestreet
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Hornestreet, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Hornestreet
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, 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. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters blocked by building debris and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
For a small place like Hornestreet, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Hornestreet (CO4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
When to book a survey in Hornestreet
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For landlords with property near Colchester station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Hornestreet needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Hornestreet homes and their roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 2.4 miles east lies Castle House, a reminder of how long the area around Hornestreet has been built on. 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.
Hornestreet is about 5 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Surveys in Hornestreet work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CO4 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Langham (1 mile south-west), Boxted Cross (1 mile west), Boxted (1 mile west), Lamb Corner (2 miles east) and Workhouse Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (14 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (13 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
Around Hornestreet
We work in homes and buildings around Shepherd and Dog pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. A little further out are The Munnings Museum (2.4 miles east) and Severalls Hospital (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Westhouse Wood.
Hornestreet questions
Is my home in Hornestreet listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover Hornestreet?
Yes, Hornestreet is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How do I book a survey in Hornestreet?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Prices for new roof snagging in Hornestreet
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Hornestreet
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. In a place like Hornestreet, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed