West Berkshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Eastbury, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Eastbury from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Eastbury: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Eastbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Eastbury in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
About our new roof snagging in Eastbury
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges alike.
Some older homes in villages like Eastbury 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Eastbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Around Eastbury, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Eastbury
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 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.
Common roof problems in Eastbury
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
In and around Eastbury, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Eastbury, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Local roofs and buyers in Eastbury
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Eastbury is about 8 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. In Eastbury, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
New roof snagging in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Eastbury: East Garston (1 mile east), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south), Shefford Woodlands (3 miles south), Great Shefford (3 miles south-east) and East Shefford (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Wash Common (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Eastbury
Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
Useful tips for Eastbury property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.