Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Coombe, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
About our new roof snagging in Coombe
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are poorly finished verges and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
In a village or hamlet like Coombe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are 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.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Coombe (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Coombe
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Coombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Coombe is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the HP17 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Colet School and The Russell Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Coombe is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Coombe
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
If you own a rental within reach of Little Kimble station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Your questions about new roof snagging in Coombe
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coombe?
Yes, Coombe is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my home in Coombe listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Coombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.