Essex · London and the South East
Messing New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Messing, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Messing
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay at the eaves left exposed and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Messing may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Messing (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Messing
Do you cover smaller places like Messing?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Messing is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Nearby places to Messing
Also in Messing
When to book a survey in Messing
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Buying a home or a new roof in Messing
Layer Marney Tower, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Messing. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints (messing), the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Messing is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Bookings from Messing are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Messing is one of the places in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Kelvedon Road, School Road and Lodge Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Tiptree (2 miles south), Feering (2 miles west), Windmill Hill (2 miles south-west), Stocks Green (2 miles north-west) and Easthorpe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (7 miles north-east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Messing
In Messing, that means homes and buildings near Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre, Maypole Public House and Tiptree Parish Field. For rail, the closest station is Kelvedon station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Anchor Press Museum (1.7 miles south) and Birch Castle (3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Oxley Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. For older village homes like those around Messing, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Messing can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.