Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Marks Tey, Essex
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Marks Tey, with photos and a clear written report.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What new roof snagging looks like in Marks Tey
The wider area around Marks Tey has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 3.9 miles south. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Marks Tey station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Marks Tey is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Marks Tey and nearby. Marks Tey is one of the places in Essex we cover. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO6 is covered for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on London Road, Well Side and Patten Close. We also cover Little Tey (1 mile west), Easthorpe (1 mile south), Mulberry Green (1 mile south-east), Copford (1 mile east) and Broad Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Marks Tey
Around Marks Tey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Essex County Hospital (5.3 miles east). The countryside around Marks Tey includes Iron Latch.
About our new roof snagging in Marks Tey
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Common reasons to book are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Marks Tey 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Marks Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Useful tips for Marks Tey property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Places near Marks Tey
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Marks Tey
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Your questions about new roof snagging in Marks Tey
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marks Tey?
Yes, Marks Tey is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Marks Tey listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Marks Tey, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.