Essex · London and the South East
Pattiswick New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Pattiswick and across Essex.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Pattiswick: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about signs of condensation in the roof space and tiles or slates sitting out of line, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Pattiswick, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Pattiswick (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Pattiswick, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Pattiswick property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
New roof snagging in Pattiswick: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary The Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Pattiswick is about 3 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Pattiswick, we can come and survey your property. Pattiswick is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM77 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Old Road and Compasses Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Stisted (1 mile west), Bradwell (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south-west) and Coggeshall (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (11 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (6 miles south) and Camulodunum (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Pattiswick
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Honywood Community Science School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Halstead Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Pattiswick
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
If you let a flat or house near Braintree Freeport station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pattiswick
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Nearby places to Pattiswick
What else we do in Pattiswick
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pattiswick
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Common questions in Pattiswick
Is Pattiswick within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Pattiswick listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.