Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Tilehurst New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Tilehurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
New roof snagging in Tilehurst: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We are often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and verge tiles or slates not secured, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Tilehurst, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. 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 looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tilehurst
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. In an older home around Tilehurst, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tilehurst
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Tilehurst
What else we do in Tilehurst
New roof snagging around Tilehurst
The wider area around Tilehurst has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 1.6 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For an older house near a landmark such as Tilehurst Methodist Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Tilehurst station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tilehurst and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RG31 and RG30 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Around Tilehurst
Around Tilehurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Round Copse, The Butchers Arms and Little Heath School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles north. A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Tilehurst
Is Tilehurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Tilehurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Tilehurst?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Tilehurst is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Tilehurst, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a proper look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tilehurst
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.