Essex · London and the South East
Little Common New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Little Common and across Essex.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Little Common
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We are frequently asked to look into damage to other parts of the building and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Little Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
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
- Little Common (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Little Common questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Common?
Yes, Little Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea when booking.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Common
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Why act early in Little Common
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Around Little Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Little Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked 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.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Little Common
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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.
Landlords with a home close to Braintree station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Little Common is about 3 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. We cover Little Common and the rest of Essex. Little Common is one of the places in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CM77. We also cover Rayne (1 mile north-east), Great Notley (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles south-east), Young's End (2 miles south-east) and Panfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (3 miles east), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (15 miles north-west) and Halstead (8 miles north-east).
Around Little Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tabor Academy, 47 The Street pub and Cuckoo Wood and the streets around them. Little Common’s nearest station is Braintree station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.7 miles north-east) and Braintree Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Common include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.