West Berkshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in North Heath, West Berkshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in North Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
About our new roof snagging in North Heath
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like North Heath 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. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- North Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like North Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in North Heath
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
North Heath: your questions answered
Is North Heath within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Heath?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What new roof snagging does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Local roofs and buyers in North Heath
Shaw House, about 3.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Heath. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Newbury station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in North Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. North Heath is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. There’s also a page for Reading.
New roof snagging in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around North Heath: Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. The closest station to North Heath is Newbury station, roughly 4.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around North Heath includes Snelsmore Common.
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How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around North Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.