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New Roof Snagging in Chalkhouse Green
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Chalkhouse Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Chalkhouse Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Chalkhouse Green
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and broken coverings left on a new roof.
In a village or hamlet like Chalkhouse Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Other services in Chalkhouse Green
Why act early in Chalkhouse Green
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Chalkhouse Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Chalkhouse Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Buying a home or a new roof in Chalkhouse Green
The wider area around Chalkhouse Green has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 2.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Barnabas Emmer Green, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Reading station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in Chalkhouse Green, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Reading coverage includes Chalkhouse Green and the places around it.
Surveys in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chalkhouse Green
In Chalkhouse Green, that means homes and buildings near Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Common questions in Chalkhouse Green
Will you come out to Chalkhouse Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chalkhouse Green?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.