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New Roof Snagging in Newtown Common
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Newtown Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging in Newtown Common: what you get
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and untidy or loose verge details.
In a village or hamlet like Newtown Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Newtown Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Newtown Common homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 3.1 miles south-west lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Newtown Common has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you are in Newtown Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Newtown Common and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Newtown Common
In Newtown Common, that means homes and buildings near Park House School and Sandleford Priory, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtown Common includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Around Newtown Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Newtown Common, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Questions from Newtown Common
How do I find out if my home in Newtown Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Newtown Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
What we are asked to look at in Newtown Common
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry