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New Roof Snagging in Burghclere Common
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Burghclere Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
About our new roof snagging in Burghclere Common
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about gutters blocked by building debris and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
For a small place like Burghclere Common, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Burghclere Common
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For landlords with property near Newbury station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Burghclere Common 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 cannot see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
New roof snagging around Burghclere Common
The wider area around Burghclere Common has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 2.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Ascension, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Burghclere Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. Reading is in our area too.
We work across RG20 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Burghclere Common: Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Burghclere Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, about 2.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghclere Common include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
Burghclere Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Burghclere Common?
Yes, Burghclere Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Burghclere Common is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
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. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Burghclere Common
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Nearby places to Burghclere Common
What else we do in Burghclere Common
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for new roof snagging in Burghclere Common, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.