Reading · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Fords Farm, Reading
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Fords Farm, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
How new roof snagging works in Fords Farm
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. You get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about verge tiles or slates not secured and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Fords Farm, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Fords Farm homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 3.1 miles north lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Fords Farm has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Reading Green Park station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church like St Matthew's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Surveys in Fords Farm work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Fords Farm is one of the places in Reading where we work for new roof snagging.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RG30 and RG31. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Near you in Fords Farm
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Prospect School, Elvian School and The Cunning Man pub, among other places. Fords Farm’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Fords Farm includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
FAQs for Fords Farm
Is Fords Farm within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Fords Farm?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Fords Farm as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Also near Fords Farm
Also in Fords Farm
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Arranging work in a smaller place like Fords Farm is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Fords Farm
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Fords Farm is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fords Farm
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fords Farm. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.