Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Moreton, Essex
New roof snagging around Moreton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
New roof snagging in Moreton: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you are worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Moreton 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Moreton (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Moreton
In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Moreton and nearby. Across Essex, we cover Moreton. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across CM5 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court. We also cover the places around Moreton: Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Moreton
In Moreton, that means homes and buildings near Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy. Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Moreton includes Gernon Bushes.
Places near Moreton
What else we do in Moreton
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Moreton 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 ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Moreton: your questions answered
Do you cover Moreton?
Yes, Moreton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Moreton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Moreton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Common roof problems in Moreton
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For any home in Moreton, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it is visible.