Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ivy Chimneys
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ivy Chimneys, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Buying a home or a new roof in Ivy Chimneys
The wider area around Ivy Chimneys has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 2.4 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ivy Chimneys and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in CM16 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ivy Chimneys: Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
What’s near Ivy Chimneys
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Lion pub and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, among other places. A little further out are Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Ivy Chimneys includes Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ivy Chimneys
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Ivy Chimneys, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ivy Chimneys
Do you cover Ivy Chimneys?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ivy Chimneys as anywhere else.
Is Ivy Chimneys within the area you cover?
Yes, Ivy Chimneys is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Ivy Chimneys?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. 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’s disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Nearby places to Ivy Chimneys
Other services in Ivy Chimneys
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Ivy Chimneys can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
When to book a survey in Ivy Chimneys
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ivy Chimneys
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ivy Chimneys can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.