Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Radley Green
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Radley Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
FAQs for Radley Green
Is my home in Radley Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Radley Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Radley Green as anywhere else.
Is this a RICS 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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Radley Green
A new roof is a big spend, 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 roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay at the eaves left exposed and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Somewhere as small as Radley Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Radley Green (CM4, CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Radley Green: local notes
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Hylands, about 3.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Radley Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Radley Green is about 6 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Wherever you are in Radley Green, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our Essex coverage includes Radley Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM4 and CM5 is within our area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Loves Green (1 mile south-east), Shellow Bowells (2 miles north), Norton Heath (2 miles south-west), Edney Common (2 miles east) and Newney Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (6 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (10 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south) and Maldon (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Radley Green
Around Radley Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cuckoo pub. The closest station to Radley Green is Ingatestone station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (2.2 miles north-west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Radley Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Radley Green
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.