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New roof snagging in Bagshot, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Bagshot.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Bagshot: what you get
Our report records 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. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We’re frequently asked to look into debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Bagshot, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bagshot (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bagshot
How do I find out if my home in Bagshot is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Bagshot?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are 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.
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 for you to pass to your builder.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
What we’re asked to look at in Bagshot
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For landlords with property near Bedwyn station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Bagshot can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bagshot
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
New roof snagging in Bagshot: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Bagshot is in West Berkshire. We cover Bagshot and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Bagshot is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG17 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Bagshot: Woodside (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (10 miles east), Lambourn (9 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bagshot
The closest station to Bagshot is Bedwyn station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bedwyn Stone Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Bagshot includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys