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New roof snagging in Loves Green, Essex
Need new roof snagging in Loves Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How new roof snagging works in Loves Green
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 new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about underlay at the eaves left exposed and gaps at new flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Loves Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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
- Loves Green (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Loves Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 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.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Loves Green
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Landlords with a home close to Ingatestone station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for Loves Green
Will you come out to Loves Green?
Yes. Loves Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Loves Green?
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To get a price for new roof snagging in Loves Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a place like Loves Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What new roof snagging looks like in Loves Green
About 2.8 miles east lies Hylands, a reminder of how long the area around Loves Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Loves Green is about 5 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Loves Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Loves Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work.
We work across the CM1 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets such as Highwood Road, Pool's Lane and Sparrows Close. We also cover the places around Loves Green: Edney Common (1 mile east), Radley Green (1 mile north-west), Newney Green (2 miles north-east), Norton Heath (3 miles west) and Roxwell (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (5 miles east), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south-west) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Loves Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Green Man Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ingatestone station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Willingale Doe (3.6 miles north-west).
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers