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New Roof Snagging in Keeres Green
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Keeres Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Keeres Green: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you are worried about verge tiles or slates not secured and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Keeres Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Keeres Green (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Keeres Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Keeres Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Keeres Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Keeres Green as anywhere else.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Keeres Green, 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.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check the roof before you pay in full
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Keeres Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
New roof snagging around Keeres Green
The wider area around Keeres Green has a long history of building, with Barrington Hall about 3.4 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Keeres Green is about 8 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Keeres Green and the surrounding area. Our Essex coverage includes Keeres Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM6 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover Roundbush Green (1 mile north), Great Canfield (2 miles north), High Roding (2 miles north), High Easter (2 miles east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Around Keeres Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near King William IV Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (3.8 miles south).
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
When to book a survey in Keeres Green
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.