Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Netteswell
New roof snagging across Netteswell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
How new roof snagging works in Netteswell
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, across new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Netteswell, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Netteswell. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Netteswell (CM20, CM18, CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Netteswell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netteswell?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Netteswell?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Places near Netteswell
What else we do in Netteswell
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
What new roof snagging looks like in Netteswell
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many 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. Harlow, which Netteswell is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
If you let a flat or house near Harlow Town station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Methodist Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Netteswell is about 1 mile west of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Netteswell as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Netteswell. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CM20, CM18 and CM19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Park Lane, School Lane and Maddox Road. With the A1019 close by, Netteswell is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Harlow (1 mile east), Mark Hall South (1 mile east), Mark Hall North (1 mile north-east), Latton (1 mile south-east) and Bush Fair (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north-east).
Around Netteswell
In Netteswell, that means homes and buildings near Brays Grove, BMAT STEM Academy and Garden Tiger pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Netteswell is Harlow Town station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (1.6 miles north-east) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hunsdon Mead.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What affects the price in Netteswell
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Homes in smaller places like Netteswell can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Netteswell does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.