Essex · London and the South East
Wix New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Wix, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
New roof snagging in Wix
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed untidy or loose verge details and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Wix, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Wix (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Buying a home or a new roof in Wix
Wix lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. About 4.3 miles south lies Thorpe Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Wix 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.
For landlords with property near Wrabness station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Wix is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We carry out new roof snagging in Wix for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Wix. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CO11 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hunters Court, Colchester Road and Harwich Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wix Green (1 mile east), Bradfield (2 miles north-west), Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west), Great Oakley (2 miles east) and Wrabness (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Around Wix
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Inn, among other places. The closest station to Wix is Wrabness station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Not far away are Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wix
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wix can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Nearby places to Wix
What else we do in Wix
Questions from Wix
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Wix?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Wix is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Wix within the area you cover?
Yes, Wix is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Wix, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wix
Landlords and agents in Wix book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.