Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Old Heath, Essex
New roof snagging in Old Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How new roof snagging works in Old Heath
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new-build homes alike.
Smaller places like Old Heath often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, 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. That applies whether you’re buying in Old Heath or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Old Heath (CO2, CO1, CO4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Buying a home or a new roof in Old Heath
Old Heath is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Hythe station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Barnabas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Old Heath is about 1 mile south of Greenstead, in Essex. Old Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
New roof snagging in CO2, CO1 and CO4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Wick Road, Haven Road and D'arcy Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in The Hythe (1 mile north), Berechurch (1 mile south-west), Rowhedge (1 mile south-east), Greenstead (1 mile north) and Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Old Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell pub, Thomas Lord Audley School and Language College and Donyland Lodge, among other places. Old Heath’s nearest station is Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north. A little further out are Essex County Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Grandad's Photography Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Old Heath includes Cockaynes Wood.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Heath
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Old Heath, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Common questions in Old Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Old Heath?
Yes, Old Heath is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Old Heath?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We will give you an idea when booking.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Old Heath, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
For a price for your roof in Old Heath, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Old Heath
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.