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New roof snagging in Stratfield Saye, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Stratfield Saye, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Stratfield Saye: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about debris left in gutters or valleys and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Being in a small place like Stratfield Saye makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Stratfield Saye property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Book snagging before the final payment
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
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FAQs for Stratfield Saye
Is my home in Stratfield Saye 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Stratfield Saye?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stratfield Saye as anywhere else.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What new roof snagging does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stratfield Saye
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Stratfield Saye
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Stratfield Saye, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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New roof snagging in Stratfield Saye: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Stratfield Saye House, about 1.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stratfield Saye. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Stratfield Saye, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Stratfield Saye and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG7 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Stratfield Saye include West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stratfield Saye
The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stratfield Saye include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.