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New roof snagging in Lanham Green, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Lanham Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
What new roof snagging does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
How new roof snagging works in Lanham Green
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Somewhere as small as Lanham Green, 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Lanham Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Lanham Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lanham Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lanham Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Lanham Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Lanham Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check 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 photo-illustrated written report.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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When to book a survey in Lanham Green
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
Nearby places to Lanham Green
Other services in Lanham Green
Lanham Green homes and their roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. 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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Cressing station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Lanham Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Roofs in Lanham Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Cressing (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east) and Stisted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Near you in Lanham Green
Around Lanham Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Cressing Temple (1.8 miles south) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.