Essex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wix Green
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Wix Green, with photos and a written report.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Wix Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof 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.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
New roof snagging in Wix Green: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Wix Green and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Wix Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Wix Green (CO11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wix Green
What else we do in Wix Green
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wix Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the price in Wix Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Wix Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What new roof snagging looks like in Wix Green
Wix Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Thorpe Hall, about 4.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wix Green. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Wix Green is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. We cover Wix Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Wix Green and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CO11 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Oakley Road and Harwich Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Wix Green include Wix (1 mile west), Great Oakley (1 mile south-east), Wrabness (2 miles north), Bradfield (2 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south-west).
Around Wix Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wrabness station, roughly 2 miles north. For a walk, there is Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.
FAQs for Wix Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wix Green?
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.
Will you come out to Wix Green?
Yes. Wix Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea as you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Common roof problems in Wix Green
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Wrabness station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check the roof before you pay in full
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.