Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Dorney New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Dorney and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Why act early in Dorney
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Around Dorney, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How new roof snagging works in Dorney
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Somewhere as small as Dorney, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Dorney (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Dorney
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Dorney
Will you come out to Dorney?
Yes, Dorney is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Dorney listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Dorney can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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 report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local roofs and buyers in Dorney
About 0.5 miles west lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Dorney has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Dorney is about 2 miles north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Dorney is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SL4. That includes homes and businesses on Common Road, Village Road and Boveney Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lake End (1 mile north-west), Dorney Reach (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (1 mile north) and Bray (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (4 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north-west), Furze Platt (4 miles north-west) and Broomhall (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Dorney
In Dorney, that means homes and buildings near The Westgate School, Sutherland Grange and Westgate School. For rail, the closest station is Burnham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (2.7 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
Towns and villages near Dorney
Other services in Dorney
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.