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New roof snagging in Donnington, West Berkshire
New roof snagging across Donnington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
New roof snagging in Donnington
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, 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. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Donnington, 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’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Donnington (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Donnington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Donnington is listed?
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.
Do you cover Donnington?
Yes, Donnington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts 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 email us.
Towns and villages near Donnington
More services for Donnington
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Donnington, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. For an older or listed building in a place like Donnington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Donnington: local notes
About 0.7 miles south-east lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Donnington has been built on. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Donnington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Donnington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG14 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Donnington include Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Donnington
In Donnington, that means homes and buildings near Trinity School, Victoria Park and The Castle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Donnington Castle (less than half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.