Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Perry Green
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Perry Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
New roof snagging in Perry Green
Our snagging inspections cover Perry Green and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Perry Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Perry Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for new roof snagging in Perry Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What else we do in Perry Green
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Perry Green, 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
New roof snagging in Perry Green: local notes
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Cressing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Perry Green is about 3 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We survey roofs in Perry Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Essex coverage includes Perry Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
New roof snagging in CM77 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bradwell (1 mile north), Lanham Green (1 mile west), Cressing (1 mile south-west), Silver End (1 mile south) and Pattiswick (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles north-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (5 miles south) and Camulodunum (11 miles east).
Around Perry Green
The nearest railway station is Cressing station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2 miles east). For a walk, there is Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Outbuildings and barns around Perry Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Your questions about new roof snagging in Perry Green
Is Perry Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Perry Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Perry Green?
Yes. Perry Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Perry Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.