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Matching Tye New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Matching Tye and across Essex.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Matching Tye
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Matching Tye makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
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
- Matching Tye (CM17)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Matching Tye?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Matching Tye, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Matching Tye
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Around Matching Tye, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
FAQs for Matching Tye
Will you come out to Matching Tye?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Matching Tye is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
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, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
New roof snagging around Matching Tye
With Barrington Hall about 4.5 miles north-east, Matching Tye sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Harlow Mill station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Matching Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. If you are in Matching Tye, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Matching Tye is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM17 for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Rainbow Road and Harlow Road. Other places close to Matching Tye include Matching (1 mile north-east), Housham Tye (1 mile west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south), Newman's End (1 mile north) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Matching Tye
Around Matching Tye, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gibberd Garden. Matching Tye’s nearest station is Harlow Mill station, about 2.7 miles west. A little further out are Harlow Mill (2.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sawbridgeworth Marsh.