Essex · London and the South East
Shelley New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Shelley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Shelley
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Shelley makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shelley (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Older and listed buildings around Shelley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Shelley
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Shelley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Shelley
Is my home in Shelley 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shelley?
Yes, Shelley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
New roof snagging in Shelley: local notes
The wider area around Shelley has a long history of building, with Hill Hall about 4.8 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Shelley is about 7 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in Shelley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Shelley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include St Peter's Avenue, Bewlay Close and Queensway. We also cover the places around Shelley: Chipping Ongar (1 mile south), Greensted (1 mile south-west), High Ongar (1 mile south-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile north-west) and Greensted Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Shelley
Around Shelley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ongar Academy and The Cock Tavern. A little further out are Willingale Doe (4 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shelley
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.