Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Broomhall
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Broomhall? You can book new roof snagging in Broomhall and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in Broomhall
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently 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. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at loose flashings at walls or chimneys and missing or blocked roof ventilation, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Around Broomhall, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Broomhall (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Broomhall property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Common roof problems in Broomhall
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why get it checked now?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Around Broomhall, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging looks like in Broomhall
With Botleys Mansion about 4.4 miles east, Broomhall sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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 own a rental within reach of Sunningdale station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Broomhall is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Broomhall, as across Windsor and Maidenhead, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the SL5 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Abbey Wood and Cedar Drive. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Sunningdale (1 mile north-west), Brick Hill (1 mile south), South Ascot (2 miles west), Windlesham (2 miles south-west) and Chobham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (10 miles north-west), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (11 miles north-west). Broomhall is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Near you in Broomhall
Around Broomhall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Charters School, Silwood Park and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School. There’s a railway station in Broomhall itself: Sunningdale station. Nearby you will also find Chobham Museum (3.3 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Broomhall includes Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Broomhall
Do you cover Broomhall?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Broomhall is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Broomhall listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Broomhall is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Broomhall, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Read more
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.