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New roof snagging in Oare, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Oare.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Oare
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. Typical surveys look at flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Somewhere as small as Oare, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Oare, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When to book a survey in Oare
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters blocked by building debris
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
Why act early in Oare
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. For an older or listed building in a place like Oare, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Oare
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
Prices for new roof snagging in Oare
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Oare questions
How do I find out if my home in Oare is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Oare?
Yes. Oare is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Is this a RICS 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
New roof snagging in Oare: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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. The wider area around Oare has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 4 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Oare gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RG18. Whether your property is on Manor Lane and Old Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Oare
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Oare
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys