Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Tickleback Row New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Tickleback Row, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What we’re asked to look at in Tickleback Row
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
New roof snagging in Tickleback Row: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Common reasons to book are broken coverings left on a new roof and poorly finished verges, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like Tickleback Row 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 when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Nearby places to Tickleback Row
Also in Tickleback Row
Useful tips for Tickleback Row property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Tickleback Row questions
Do you cover smaller places like Tickleback Row?
Yes, Tickleback Row is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tickleback Row?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Local roofs and buyers in Tickleback Row
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. St Leonard's Hill, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tickleback Row. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We cover Tickleback Row and the rest of Bracknell Forest. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Tickleback Row. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG42 is covered for new roof snagging. Other places close to Tickleback Row include Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tickleback Row
Tickleback Row’s nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south. A little further out are The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Tickleback Row includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Tickleback Row frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Tickleback Row
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.