Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Great Hollands
We carry out new roof snagging in Great Hollands and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Our report lists what to raise. Around Great Hollands, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
New roof snagging in Great Hollands: what you get
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 doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Great Hollands can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
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
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
New roof snagging in Great Hollands: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Bracknell, which Great Hollands is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Great Hollands, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG12 and RG40 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A3095, Great Hollands is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Great Hollands: Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Great Hollands has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Great Hollands
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Golden Retriever pub, Easthampstead Park Community School and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Great Hollands does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Great Hollands
Is Great Hollands within the area you cover?
Yes. Great Hollands is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Hollands?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Also near Great Hollands
Other services in Great Hollands
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is 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.