Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire
We carry out new roof snagging in Marlow Bottom and the rest of Buckinghamshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How new roof snagging works in Marlow Bottom
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. If you are worried about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Marlow Bottom 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Marlow Bottom
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 2.8 miles south-west lies Harleyford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Marlow Bottom has been built on. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Marlow Bottom and nearby. Marlow Bottom is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SL7. Streets in the area include Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Near you in Marlow Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Great Marlow School and Three Horseshoes pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Marlow Bottom is Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Marlow Bottom include Carpenter's Wood.
What we are asked to look at in Marlow Bottom
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Untidy or loose verge details
If you own a rental within reach of Marlow station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Common questions in Marlow Bottom
Will you come out to Marlow Bottom?
Yes. Marlow Bottom 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 Marlow Bottom is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for new stains after a downpour
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Marlow Bottom book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Marlow Bottom and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Marlow Bottom often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.