Essex · London and the South East
Tilty New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Tilty, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
How new roof snagging works in Tilty
We carry out new roof snagging in Tilty and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage to other parts of the building and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Some older homes in villages like Tilty are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Tilty (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Tilty
With Horham Hall about 2 miles north, Tilty sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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, 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.
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.
Tilty is about 3 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. Tilty gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Tilty is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is covered for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Duton Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Easton (1 mile south-east), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east) and Monk Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tilty
In Tilty, that means homes and buildings near The Rising Sun Public House. The closest station to Tilty is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Tilty includes West Wood.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. Fitted vents are checked.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Tilty can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilty
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
FAQs for Tilty
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tilty?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tilty as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilty?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Other services in Tilty
What we are asked to look at in Tilty
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry