Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Little Dunmow, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Little Dunmow. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
About our new roof snagging in Little Dunmow
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Houses in smaller places like Little Dunmow can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
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.
- Where
- Little Dunmow (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Dunmow
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Questions from Little Dunmow
Do you cover Little Dunmow?
Yes, Little Dunmow is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Little Dunmow listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How do I book a survey in Little Dunmow?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why it is worth a survey now in Little Dunmow
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. With lower homes, common in places like Little Dunmow, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Little Dunmow
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
- File all paperwork for the new roof
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What new roof snagging looks like in Little Dunmow
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Whatever the street in Little Dunmow, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Little Dunmow is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Little Dunmow, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM6 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Station Road, Worrin Road and Durand Lane. Other places close to Little Dunmow include Brookstreet (1 mile west), Felsted (1 mile east), Causeway End (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile south) and Watch House Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (14 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles south-east), Witham (10 miles south-east) and Saffron Walden (13 miles north-west).
Around Little Dunmow
We work in homes and buildings around Flitch Of Bacon Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (4 miles north-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Little Dunmow includes Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Little Dunmow is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.