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New roof snagging in Sonning Common, Reading
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Sonning Common? We carry out new roof snagging in Sonning Common and across Reading, with plain-English findings.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sonning Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sonning Common
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and broken coverings left on a new roof.
In a smaller place like Sonning Common, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Sonning Common (RG4, RG9)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Sonning Common is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Towns and villages near Sonning Common
Also in Sonning Common
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Sonning Common homes and their roofs
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Greys Court about 2.2 miles north-east, Sonning Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. In Sonning Common, as across Reading, every roof gets the same careful survey. Sonning Common is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for new roof snagging.
We survey roofs across the RG4 and RG9 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Sonning Common has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Sonning Common
We work in homes and buildings around Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, The Warwick School and Hare & Hounds pub. Sonning Common’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east. A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
What new roof snagging does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Signs you need new roof snagging in Sonning Common
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
The streets around a church such as The Church of Christ the King are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Your questions about new roof snagging in Sonning Common
Is Sonning Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Sonning Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sonning Common?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Sonning Common?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. 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 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.