Essex · London and the South East
Moulsham New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Moulsham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Moulsham
Our snagging inspections cover Moulsham and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Moulsham, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Moulsham or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Moulsham (CM2, CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Moulsham homes and their roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 1.7 miles south-west lies Hylands, a reminder of how long the area around Moulsham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist 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 frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Moulsham is about 1 mile south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Moulsham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
New roof snagging in CM2 and CM1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Elm Road, York Road and Lady Lane, and we cover them all. Moulsham sits on or near the A1060 and A1099, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Chelmsford (1 mile north-east), Widford (1 mile south-west), Patching (2 miles north), Writtle (2 miles west) and Chignall St James (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (11 miles north), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (10 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles east) and Canvey Island (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Moulsham
We work in homes and buildings around Moulsham High School, Chelmsford College and Oaklands Park, among other places. Also close by are Our Lady Immaculate Church (under half a mile north) and The Anchor Public House (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Moulsham is Chelmsford station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Bond Street Chelmsford (0.6 miles north-east) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (within half a mile north). Not far away are Newland Grove.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
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What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we are asked to look at in Moulsham
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If you own a rental within reach of Chelmsford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Moulsham, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Moulsham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Moulsham questions
Do you cover Moulsham?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Moulsham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Moulsham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.