Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Takeley
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Takeley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Takeley
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about damage to other parts of the building and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Takeley, 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 are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Takeley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Takeley
What else we do in Takeley
Common roof problems in Takeley
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
New roof snagging in Takeley: local notes
Barrington Hall, about 2.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Takeley. If yours is one of the older homes, 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. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Takeley is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Takeley can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Takeley is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for new roof snagging. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Dunmow Road and The Pastures or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Takeley include Takeley Street (1 mile west), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south-east), Little Canfield (1 mile east) and Puttock's End (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Takeley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Four Ashes pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.2 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Takeley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. In a place like Takeley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Takeley
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Questions from Takeley
Will you come out to Takeley?
Yes, Takeley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Takeley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Takeley is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Takeley book surveys 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.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.