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New roof snagging in Lower Green, West Berkshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Lower Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in Lower Green
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’re worried about verge tiles or slates not secured and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Green 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 is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Lower Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lower Green: your questions answered
Is Lower Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
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What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Lower Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- 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 a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lower Green
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
What new roof snagging looks like in Lower Green
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Stargroves, about 4.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Green. 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.
For landlords with property near Kintbury station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Lower Green, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Lower Green include Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Green
In Lower Green, that means homes and buildings near John O'Gaunt School and The Old Craven Arms and the streets around them. Lower Green’s nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Lower Green includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a small place like Lower Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
When to book a survey in Lower Green
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof