Slough · London and the South East
Farnham Royal New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Farnham Royal, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Farnham Royal
Our snagging inspections cover Farnham Royal and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We are often asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Farnham Royal, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Farnham Royal (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Farnham Royal?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Diary the defects period end date
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Farnham Royal, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Questions from Farnham Royal
Will you come out to Farnham Royal?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Farnham Royal is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Farnham Royal
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Places near Farnham Royal
What else we do in Farnham Royal
What new roof snagging looks like in Farnham Royal
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. Cliveden, about 3.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farnham Royal. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Farnham Royal. Farnham Royal is one of the towns and villages in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the SL2 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Farnham Royal include Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Farnham Royal
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School, among other places. Farnham Royal’s nearest station is Burnham station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wexham Park Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.