West Berkshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Longlane, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Longlane from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Longlane, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How new roof snagging works in Longlane
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We’re frequently asked to look into broken coverings left on a new roof and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Longlane are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Longlane (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Longlane: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Shaw House, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longlane. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In Longlane, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in RG18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Longlane include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Longlane
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bunk Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Longlane is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
More services for Longlane
Prices for new roof snagging in Longlane
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Longlane
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Around Longlane, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Longlane
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Diary the defects period end date
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
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. The report belongs with them.
Questions from Longlane
Will you come out to Longlane?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Longlane?
Yes, Longlane is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t 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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.