West Berkshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Compton, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Compton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
About our new roof snagging in Compton
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. 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. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Compton are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Compton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Towns and villages near Compton
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Common questions in Compton
Will you come out to Compton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Compton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What affects the price in Compton
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
New roof snagging in Compton: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently 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. 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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary and St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Around Compton, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Compton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG20 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street. Other places close to Compton include East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Compton
In Compton, that means homes and buildings near The Downs School and The Swan pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Compton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Compton
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Compton, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.