Essex · London and the South East
Upshire New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Upshire, with photographs and a written report.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
New roof snagging in Upshire: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Upshire and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs alike.
Being in a small place like Upshire 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 when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Upshire (EN9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Upshire
Do you cover Upshire?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upshire as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Upshire?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Upshire can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
New roof snagging around Upshire
Hill Hall, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upshire. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church like Church of St Thomas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Cheshunt station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Upshire is about 2 miles east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. We cover Upshire and the rest of Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the EN9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Waltham Abbey (2 miles west), High Beech (2 miles south), Debden Green (2 miles south-east), Theydon Bois (3 miles south-east) and Sewardstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Harold Wood (10 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upshire
Around Upshire, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy and The Woodbine pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cheshunt station, about 3.1 miles west. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Home Mead and Lippitts Hill.
What new roof snagging does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upshire
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
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.