Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Broughton, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in Broughton: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
In a smaller place like Broughton, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Broughton (HP22)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Broughton
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Aylesbury station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Broughton, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Broughton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Every address in HP22 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Near you in Broughton
We work in homes and buildings around The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School, among other places. Broughton’s nearest station is Aylesbury station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Broughton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Broughton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broughton?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Broughton is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Broughton
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.