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New roof snagging in Poyle, Slough
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Poyle, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Poyle questions
Is my home in Poyle 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 Poyle within the area you cover?
Yes, Poyle is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
About our new roof snagging in Poyle
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. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We’re frequently asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on flashings and valleys, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Poyle 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Poyle (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Poyle can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why act early in Poyle
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older cottages and farmhouses around Poyle can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Do you need new roof snagging in Poyle?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
For landlords with property near Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Also in Poyle
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Buying a home or a new roof in Poyle
The wider area around Poyle has a long history of building, with Frogmore House about 3.5 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Thomas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Poyle. Across Slough, we cover Poyle and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across SL3 for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Poyle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Langley Grammar School, Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve and The Punch Bowl pub and the streets around them. Poyle’s nearest station is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). Not far away are Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.