Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Magdalen Laver
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Magdalen Laver? We carry out new roof snagging in Magdalen Laver and across Essex.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Magdalen Laver
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are untidy or loose verge details and damage to other parts of the building.
Some older homes in villages like Magdalen Laver are listed or sit 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 is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Magdalen Laver (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. In a small place like Magdalen Laver, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Local roofs and buyers in Magdalen Laver
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Harlow Mill station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Magdalen Laver is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Magdalen Laver and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Magdalen Laver. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CM5 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover Loyter's Green (1 mile north), Foster Street (1 mile west), Hastingwood (1 mile west), Housham Tye (2 miles north) and Matching Tye (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Magdalen Laver
Around Magdalen Laver, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Green Man Public House. The closest station to Magdalen Laver is Harlow Mill station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (3.6 miles north-west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Gernon Bushes.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Magdalen Laver
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Magdalen Laver questions
Is Magdalen Laver in the area you cover?
Yes, Magdalen Laver is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Magdalen Laver within the area you cover?
Yes, Magdalen Laver is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
The survey, step by step
It is useful 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 for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Magdalen Laver can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.