West Berkshire · London and the South East
Catmore New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Catmore, with photos and a written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How new roof snagging works in Catmore
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and tiles or slates sitting out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Catmore are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Catmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Local roofs and buyers in Catmore
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Whatever the street in Catmore, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Catmore are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Catmore is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG20 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Catmore needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Catmore: your questions answered
Is my home in Catmore listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Catmore?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Catmore is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Prices for new roof snagging in Catmore
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.