Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Sedrup, Buckinghamshire
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Sedrup. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Sedrup, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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New roof snagging in Sedrup: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Sedrup, 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Sedrup (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Sedrup
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Sedrup are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Sedrup
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
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Sedrup questions
Do you cover Sedrup?
Yes, Sedrup is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sedrup as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Sedrup within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It usually takes about one to two 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Sedrup
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Sedrup homes and their roofs
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sedrup is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Sedrup get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Our area takes in places right across Buckinghamshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: HP17. We also cover the places around Sedrup: Bishopstone (1 mile south), Walton Court (1 mile east), Upton (2 miles west), Ford (2 miles south-west) and Dinton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sedrup
In Sedrup, that means homes and buildings near The Harrow pub, The Mandeville School and Pebble Brook School, among other places. Sedrup’s nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Dinton Castle (2.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.