Wokingham · London and the South East
Kiln Green New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Kiln Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Kiln Green homes and their roofs
With Harleyford Manor about 3.8 miles north, Kiln Green sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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.
The streets around a church such as Saint Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Kiln Green is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. In Kiln Green, as across Wokingham, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Wokingham, we cover Kiln Green and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RG10. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Bath Road, Linden Hill Lane and Scarletts Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Kiln Green: The Holt (1 mile west), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kiln Green
Around Kiln Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. The closest station to Kiln Green is Wargrave station, about 2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
About our new roof snagging in Kiln Green
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Somewhere as small as Kiln Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Kiln Green (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Kiln Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Useful tips for Kiln Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Kiln Green
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you let a flat or house near Wargrave station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Kiln Green questions
Will you come out to Kiln Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kiln Green?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not 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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.