Wokingham · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lower Earley
Independent new roof snagging in Lower Earley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lower Earley
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’re worried about poorly finished verges and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Smaller places like Lower Earley often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Lower Earley. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
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.
- Location
- Lower Earley (RG6, RG41)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Lower Earley is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Lower Earley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Earley?
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.
Is my home in Lower Earley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Blocked gutters on homes around Lower Earley overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we are asked to look at in Lower Earley
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you let a flat or house near Earley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
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What new roof snagging does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Earley
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging around Lower Earley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. 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.
If you live in an older home near Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Anywhere in Lower Earley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham.
We work across RG6 and RG41 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Lower Earley has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Lower Earley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crosfields School, University of Reading library and The Poachers pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve (0.5 miles north) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Earley station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.