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Sulham New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Sulham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sulham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Sulham
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Being in a small place like Sulham makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Sulham (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Sulham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
Questions from Sulham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sulham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Sulham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Do you need new roof snagging in Sulham?
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.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own a rental within reach of Pangbourne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Local roofs and buyers in Sulham
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 2 miles north-east lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Sulham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sulham is about 4 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Sulham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Sulham and the places around it.
Surveys in RG8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Sulham Lane and Nunhide Lane. We also cover Tidmarsh (1 mile west), Little Heath (1 mile south-east), Pangbourne (1 mile north-west), Purley on Thames (1 mile north-east) and Tilehurst (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Around Sulham
We work in homes and buildings around Pangbourne Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pangbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.