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New roof snagging in Headley, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Headley, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Useful tips for Headley property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
New roof snagging in Headley
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Headley makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Headley (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Headley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
More services for Headley
Common roof problems in Headley
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
New roof snagging in Headley: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses like Shaw House, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Headley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Headley. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Headley and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Headley
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and the streets around them. Headley’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Headley includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Headley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Headley?
Yes, Headley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Headley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.