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Farnham Common New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Farnham Common.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging in Farnham Common
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Farnham Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Farnham Common (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farnham Common
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords and letting agents in Farnham Common book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
When to book a survey in Farnham Common
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Look out for signs like these:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
For landlords with property near Burnham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Nearby places to Farnham Common
What else we do in Farnham Common
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Questions from Farnham Common
How do I find out if my home in Farnham Common is listed?
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.
Is Farnham Common in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Farnham Common is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
New roof snagging in Farnham Common: local notes
The wider area around Farnham Common has a long history of building, with Cliveden about 3.3 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Farnham Common is one of many places we visit across Slough. Our area takes in places right across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SL2. That includes homes and businesses on Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Farnham Common
Around Farnham Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School and the streets around them. Farnham Common’s nearest station is Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Farnham Common include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Farnham Common, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.