Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Gibraltar New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Gibraltar. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Your questions about new roof snagging in Gibraltar
Do you cover smaller places like Gibraltar?
Yes, Gibraltar is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Gibraltar listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s 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 the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Gibraltar
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay at the eaves left exposed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Gibraltar, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
When to book a survey in Gibraltar
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you live in an older home near Church of Saints Peter and Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Gibraltar frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gibraltar
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Gibraltar homes and their roofs
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 3.8 miles north-west lies Waddesdon Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Gibraltar has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Haddenham & Thame Parkway station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Gibraltar and the surrounding area. Gibraltar is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover for new roof snagging. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the HP17 and HP18 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row. Other places close to Gibraltar include Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Gibraltar
We work in homes and buildings around The Seven Stars Public House. For rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the loft space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.