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New roof snagging in Steward's Green, Essex
New roof snagging in Steward's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging in Steward's Green
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Steward's Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Steward's Green (CM16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
When to book a survey in Steward's Green
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Steward's Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Steward's Green?
Yes, Steward's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Steward's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Steward's Green?
Yes, Steward's Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Places near Steward's Green
What else we do in Steward's Green
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Steward's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Local roofs and buyers in Steward's Green
Hill Hall, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Steward's Green. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Steward's Green is about 4 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. We visit Steward's Green as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for London.
New roof snagging in CM16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Ivy Chimneys (1 mile west), Epping (1 mile north-west), Hobbs Cross (1 mile south) and Theydon Garnon (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (4 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
Around Steward's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School and The Merry Fiddlers pub. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (1.1 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Steward's Green include Gernon Bushes.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Steward's Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.