Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Matching Green, Essex
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Matching Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in Matching Green
We carry out new roof snagging in Matching Green and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are untidy or loose verge details and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
For a small place like Matching Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Matching Green (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a close look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Matching Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What new roof snagging looks like in Matching Green
With Barrington Hall about 4.1 miles north, Matching Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Sawbridgeworth station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Matching Green is about 5 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Matching Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We work across the CM17 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Downhall Road, Potash Road and Colvers, all of which we cover. Other places close to Matching Green include Manwood Green (1 mile north-east), Little Laver (1 mile south-east), White Roding (2 miles north-east), Abbess Roding (2 miles east) and Moreton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Harlow (5 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south), Billericay (13 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Around Matching Green
Matching Green’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Harlow Mill (4.3 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Older cottages and farmhouses around Matching Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Matching Green: your questions answered
Is Matching Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Matching Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Matching Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Matching Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
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What affects the price in Matching Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.