West Berkshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Leckhampstead, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Leckhampstead. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leckhampstead
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How new roof snagging works in Leckhampstead
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Older buildings in small places like Leckhampstead may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Leckhampstead (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Leckhampstead
Is Leckhampstead in the area you cover?
Yes, Leckhampstead is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leckhampstead?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
What new roof snagging does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Leckhampstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts 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.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging around Leckhampstead
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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Around Leckhampstead, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Leckhampstead is about 6 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Leckhampstead as part of our work across West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover Leckhampstead and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Leckhampstead: Peasemore (1 mile north-east), North Heath (2 miles south-east), Downend (2 miles east), Chieveley (3 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Around Leckhampstead
A little further out are Donnington Castle (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.