Essex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Willingale, Essex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Willingale, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
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 between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Willingale can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Willingale: what you get
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
Somewhere as small as Willingale, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Willingale (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What new roof snagging looks like in Willingale
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. In and around Willingale, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Willingale is about 7 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you are in Willingale, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Essex, we cover Willingale. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
New roof snagging in CM5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Street, Manns Yard and Fyfield Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Berners Roding (1 mile north), Shellow Bowells (1 mile east), Radley Green (2 miles south-east), Norton Heath (2 miles south) and Chalk End (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south) and Billericay (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Willingale
Around Willingale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House. A little further out are Willingale Doe (0.6 miles north-east).
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Willingale questions
Do you cover smaller places like Willingale?
Yes, Willingale is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Willingale is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.