Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Stubbings
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Stubbings.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How new roof snagging works in Stubbings
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Stubbings, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Stubbings (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Stubbings
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you let a flat or house near Furze Platt station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Stubbings book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. 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 an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Stubbings can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Around Stubbings, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Stubbings
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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. The wider area around Stubbings has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 2.2 miles north-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St. James the Less are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Stubbings is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From houses to flats and shops in Stubbings, we can survey the roof. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Stubbings and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of SL6 is covered for new roof snagging. We also cover Burchett's Green (1 mile west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolley Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (3 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Stubbings
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub. Stubbings’s nearest station is Furze Platt station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Marlow Museum (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
FAQs for Stubbings
Is my home in Stubbings listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Stubbings within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.