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New Roof Snagging in Tokers Green
Need new roof snagging in Tokers Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Tokers Green: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Tokers Green and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and people most often book us about missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
Somewhere as small as Tokers Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Tokers Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Tokers Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near Tilehurst 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
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Tokers Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is 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 look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Tokers Green
How do I find out if my home in Tokers Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Tokers Green?
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 when you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How do I book a survey in Tokers Green?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tokers Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Tokers Green homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Mapledurham House, about 1.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tokers Green. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Roofs in Tokers Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Reading. Tokers Green is one of the towns and villages in Reading where we work.
All of RG4 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Tokers Green, we cover Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Tokers Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School. For rail, the closest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.