Essex · London and the South East
Starling's Green New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Starling's Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging in Starling's Green
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed gutters blocked by building debris and poorly finished verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Starling's Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Starling's Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. In a place like Starling's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Starling's Green homes and their roofs
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. 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary and St Clement, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Starling's Green is about 6 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Starling's Green and nearby. Our Essex coverage includes Starling's Green. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CB11 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Starling's Green, we cover Clavering (1 mile east), Berden (1 mile south-east), Stocking Pelham (1 mile south), Hill Green (2 miles north-east) and The Willows (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (12 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south-east), Newhall (13 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Starling's Green
For rail, the closest station is Newport (Essex) station, about 4.2 miles east. A little further out are Brent Pelham (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Starling's Green includes Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Starling's Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Starling's Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Starling's Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Starling's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Starling's Green as anywhere else.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for new roof snagging in Starling's Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Also near Starling's Green
Also in Starling's Green
When to book a survey in Starling's Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For landlords with property near Newport (Essex) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Starling's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- 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.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.