Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Lindsell, Essex
New roof snagging in Lindsell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lindsell
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. If you’re worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges alike.
Somewhere as small as Lindsell, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Lindsell (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Towns and villages near Lindsell
Also in Lindsell
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Diary the defects period end date
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
When to book a survey in Lindsell
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Lindsell often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Lindsell book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
FAQs for Lindsell
Is Lindsell in the area you cover?
Yes, Lindsell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lindsell as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Lindsell is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How do I book a survey in Lindsell?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Local roofs and buyers in Lindsell
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of 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. Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 3.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lindsell goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Lindsell is about 8 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in Lindsell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Lindsell is one of the places in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM6 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Daisyley Road and Gallows Green Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lindsell include Sibley's Green (2 miles north-west), Monk Street (2 miles north-west), Bardfield End Green (2 miles north), Duton Hill (2 miles west) and Great Easton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south), Braintree (8 miles east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west), Halstead (11 miles east) and Great Dunmow (3 miles south).
Near you in Lindsell
Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Lindsell includes West Wood.