Essex · London and the South East
Stebbing New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Stebbing, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Stebbing: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, 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. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of condensation in the roof space and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Being in a small place like Stebbing makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stebbing (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check before your warranty period ends
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
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.
Stebbing homes and their roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
If you live in an older home near United Reformed Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Stebbing is about 6 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in Stebbing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Stebbing is one of the places in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the CM6 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as High Street, Ploughmans Way and Mount Fields. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Brookstreet (2 miles south), Little Dunmow (2 miles south), Blake End (3 miles south-east), Felsted (3 miles south) and Watch House Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles south), Braintree (6 miles east), Harlow (15 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (10 miles east).
Around Stebbing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart pub and Putteridge High School. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.5 miles west) and Braintree Community Hospital (5.5 miles east).
Common questions in Stebbing
Is my home in Stebbing listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stebbing?
Yes, Stebbing is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Stebbing, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Stebbing, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Common roof problems in Stebbing
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
In and around Stebbing, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.