Wokingham · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Shurlock Row and the rest of Wokingham. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Untidy or loose verge details
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Shurlock Row can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shurlock Row
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Shurlock Row are listed or sit 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Shurlock Row
What else we do in Shurlock Row
Can I check my roof myself?
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 you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
New roof snagging in Shurlock Row: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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. 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shurlock Row can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Shurlock Row is one of the places in Wokingham we cover for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Reading.
New roof snagging in RG10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Shurlock Row, we cover Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shurlock Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Shurlock Row is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is South Lake and Weycock Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Shurlock Row
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Common roof problems in Shurlock Row
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
In and around Shurlock Row, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Shurlock Row questions
Do you cover smaller places like Shurlock Row?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shurlock Row?
Yes, Shurlock Row is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.