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New roof snagging in Ditton, Slough
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ditton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Buying a home or a new roof in Ditton
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Frogmore House, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ditton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Datchet station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ditton is about 2 miles south-east of Slough, in Slough. We cover Ditton and the rest of Slough. Our Slough coverage includes Ditton and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of SL3 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on Thorn Road, Ditton Road and London Road. Other places close to Ditton include Datchet (1 mile south-west), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Brands Hill (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (2 miles south) and Colnbrook (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Cippenham (4 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north), Huntercombe (4 miles north-west) and Farnham Common (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ditton
In Ditton, that means homes and buildings near Ditton Park, Ditton Park Academy and Upton Court Grammar School. Ditton’s nearest station is Datchet station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Museum of Eton Life (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Stoke Common.
How new roof snagging works in Ditton
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and broken coverings left on a new roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ditton 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Ditton (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Ditton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Ditton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ditton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ditton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Common roof problems in Ditton
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Take an older house close to St Francis Assisi: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Places near Ditton
Other services in Ditton
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.