Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Pilgrims Hatch, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Pilgrims Hatch and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
About our new roof snagging in Pilgrims Hatch
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Typical surveys look at verge tiles or slates not secured and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Around Pilgrims Hatch, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Pilgrims Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilgrims Hatch
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Pilgrims Hatch is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Useful tips for Pilgrims Hatch property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
What affects the price in Pilgrims Hatch
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Your questions about new roof snagging in Pilgrims Hatch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pilgrims Hatch?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Pilgrims Hatch?
Yes, Pilgrims Hatch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Pilgrims Hatch homes and their roofs
About 4.6 miles north-east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Pilgrims Hatch has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Saint George's church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Brentwood station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Pilgrims Hatch is about 1 mile north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Pilgrims Hatch is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM15 and CM14 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Ongar Road, Hatch Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Crow Green (1 mile north), South Weald (1 mile south-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west) and Doddinghurst Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Pilgrims Hatch
Around Pilgrims Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Black Horse Inn, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park and the streets around them. Pilgrims Hatch’s nearest station is Brentwood station, roughly 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pilgrims Hatch include Thorndon Park.