Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Mapledurham New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Mapledurham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Prices for new roof snagging in Mapledurham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Mapledurham
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Mapledurham makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Mapledurham
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
New roof snagging around Mapledurham
Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 0.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mapledurham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Tilehurst station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Mapledurham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
New roof snagging in RG8, RG4 and RG31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mapledurham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Roebuck pub, Round Copse and Denefield School and the streets around them. The closest station to Mapledurham is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
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What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Mapledurham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a careful look.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it is visible.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For older village homes like those around Mapledurham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Mapledurham questions
Is my home in Mapledurham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Mapledurham within the area you cover?
Yes. Mapledurham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.