Essex · London and the South East
Ingrave New Roof Snagging
Independent new roof snagging in Ingrave. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What we’re asked to look at in Ingrave
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords with a home close to Brentwood station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ingrave
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 is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and poorly finished verges.
For a small place like Ingrave, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Ingrave (CM13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ingrave
What else we do in Ingrave
Your questions about new roof snagging in Ingrave
Is Ingrave in the area you cover?
Yes, Ingrave is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Ingrave is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Ingrave are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ingrave
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Ingrave can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Ingrave
Historic houses like Ingatestone Hall, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ingrave goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Ingrave is about 2 miles south-east of Brentwood, in Essex. If you’re in Ingrave, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ingrave is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Brentwood Road, School Lane and Meadows Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Hutton Mount (1 mile north), Hutton (2 miles north), Shenfield (2 miles north-west), Brentwood (2 miles north-west) and Havering's Grove (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles north-east) and Rayleigh (11 miles east).
Around Ingrave
Typical jobs here are in homes near Green Man Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ingrave is Brentwood station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Ingrave includes Thorndon Park.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.