Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Tolleshunt Major, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Tolleshunt Major, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Tolleshunt Major
We carry out new roof snagging in Tolleshunt Major and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are debris left in gutters or valleys and damage to other parts of the building.
Older buildings in small places like Tolleshunt Major may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Tolleshunt Major (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Tolleshunt Major
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tolleshunt Major
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like Tolleshunt Major, 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Tolleshunt Major
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Nearby places to Tolleshunt Major
Also in Tolleshunt Major
Landlords, agents and block managers in Tolleshunt Major
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- What’s under the new coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Buying a home or a new roof in Tolleshunt Major
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Tolleshunt Major, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 4.3 miles north-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Tolleshunt Major has been built on. 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.
Tolleshunt Major is about 4 miles north-east of Maldon, in Essex. If you are in Tolleshunt Major, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Tolleshunt Major is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM9 for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Beckingham Street, Bakers Lane and Witham Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little Totham (1 mile north-west), Goldhanger (1 mile south), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles east), Totham Hill (2 miles west) and Oxley Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south-west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west) and Witham (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Tolleshunt Major
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan pub. Other landmarks nearby include Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Tolleshunt Major includes Chigborough Lakes.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Tolleshunt Major
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Look out for signs like these:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tolleshunt Major questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tolleshunt Major, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Is my home in Tolleshunt Major listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you work in Tolleshunt Major?
Yes. We survey roofs in Tolleshunt Major and the rest of Essex. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Tolleshunt Major can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.