Slough · London and the South East
Cippenham New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Cippenham? We carry out new roof snagging in Cippenham and across Slough.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
Common questions in Cippenham
Will you come out to Cippenham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cippenham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
About our new roof snagging in Cippenham
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. We are often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like Cippenham can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Cippenham doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Cippenham homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Dorney Court, about 1.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Cippenham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Andrew's Shared Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. We visit Cippenham as part of our work across Slough, for homes and businesses alike. Our Slough coverage includes Cippenham. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of SL1 and SL2 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road. We also cover the places around Cippenham: Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Cippenham is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
What’s near Cippenham
We work in homes and buildings around The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley, among other places. The closest station to Cippenham is Burnham station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Cippenham includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. With lower homes, common in places like Cippenham, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Cippenham
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Burnham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Prices for new roof snagging in Cippenham
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
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. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.