Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Skittle Green
New roof snagging in Skittle Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging around Skittle Green
Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Skittle Green is about 2 miles west of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Skittle Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: HP27. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Chinnor Road and Skittle Green and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Pitch Green (1 mile north-east), Holly Green (1 mile north), Henton (1 mile west), Bledlow (1 mile south-east) and Forty Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Skittle Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lions Of Bledlow pub and the streets around them. Skittle Green’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 1.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
How new roof snagging works in Skittle Green
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed verge tiles or slates not secured and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Skittle Green 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 is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Skittle Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Skittle Green
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Landlords with a home close to Princes Risborough station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Skittle Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Prices for new roof snagging in Skittle Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Skittle Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Skittle Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Why act early in Skittle Green
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Skittle Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Skittle Green questions
Is my home in Skittle Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Skittle Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Skittle Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.