Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Mark Hall North
New roof snagging across Mark Hall North, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
How new roof snagging works in Mark Hall North
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. 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’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We are often asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Around Mark Hall North, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Mark Hall North (CM20, CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Mark Hall North, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Common questions in Mark Hall North
Is Mark Hall North within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mark Hall North?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mark Hall North and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Mark Hall North homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to St Andrew's Methodist Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Mark Hall North is about 1 mile north of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in Mark Hall North, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Mark Hall North is one of the places in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
New roof snagging in CM20 and CM17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on West Road, South Road and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Mark Hall North: Mark Hall South (1 mile south-east), Harlow (1 mile south), Netteswell (1 mile south-west), Newhall (1 mile south-east) and Latton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mark Hall North
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Essex Skipper pub, Harlow Marsh and Fawbert and Barnard's School, among other places. The closest station to Mark Hall North is Harlow Town station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mark Hall Cycle Museum (less than half a mile east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Mark Hall North include Hunsdon Mead.
Towns and villages near Mark Hall North
Also in Mark Hall North
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.