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New roof snagging in Mount Bures, Essex
New roof snagging in Mount Bures from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Mount Bures, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Mount Bures
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
Some older homes in villages like Mount Bures are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Mount Bures (CO8)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mount Bures and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Mount Bures
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Mount Bures, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Mount Bures
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs and buyers in Mount Bures
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Bures station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Mount Bures is in Essex. Mount Bures is one of many places we visit across Essex. Mount Bures is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO8 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Hall Road and Old Barn Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Bures (1 mile north), Bures Green (2 miles north), Lamarsh (2 miles north), Wakes Colne (2 miles south) and Alphamstone (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles west) and Heybridge (15 miles south).
Around Mount Bures
In Mount Bures, that means homes and buildings near The Eight Bells Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bures station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles west). The countryside around Mount Bures includes Sergeants Orchard.
Common questions in Mount Bures
Do you cover Mount Bures?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Mount Bures is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We check them closely.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.