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New Roof Snagging in Kidmore End
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Kidmore End? You can book new roof snagging in Kidmore End and across Reading, with plain-English findings.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Your questions about new roof snagging in Kidmore End
Is Kidmore End within the area you cover?
Yes. Kidmore End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Kidmore End in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Kidmore End is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Kidmore End?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
New roof snagging in Kidmore End: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and untidy or loose verge details.
For a small place like Kidmore End, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kidmore End
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Places near Kidmore End
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Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. Fitted vents are checked.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Local roofs and buyers in Kidmore End
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Mapledurham House about 2.3 miles south-west, Kidmore End sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Tilehurst station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Kidmore End gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Reading, we cover Kidmore End.
Surveys in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kidmore End
In Kidmore End, that means homes and buildings near Pack Horse Public House, The Warwick School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Kidmore End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.