Essex · London and the South East
Navestock Common New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Navestock Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Navestock Common
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Some older homes in villages like Navestock Common are listed or sit 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Navestock Common (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Navestock Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Navestock Common?
Yes, Navestock Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Navestock Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
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How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Common roof problems in Navestock Common
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Navestock Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Navestock Common
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
New roof snagging around Navestock Common
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Navestock Common has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 3.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Harold Wood station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Navestock Common is about 4 miles north of Romford, in Essex. Bookings from Navestock Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Essex coverage includes Navestock Common. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM14 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Navestock Common, we cover Waterhales (1 mile north-east), St Vincent's Hamlet (1 mile east), Noak Hill (1 mile south-east), Horseman Side (2 miles north-east) and Navestock Heath (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (4 miles east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Navestock Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dagnam Park, among other places. Navestock Common’s nearest station is Harold Wood station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romford Shopping Hall (3.8 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.