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New roof snagging in Tutts Clump, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Tutts Clump. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Tutts Clump: what you get
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Being in a small place like Tutts Clump makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, 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.
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.
- Where
- Tutts Clump (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Tutts Clump
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 4.6 miles north lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Tutts Clump has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Aldermaston station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Tutts Clump is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Tutts Clump work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Tutts Clump and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Bishops Road and Rotten Row Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Southend (1 mile south-east), Stanford Dingley (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile south-east), Beenham (1 mile south) and Chapel Row (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (5 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (9 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Around Tutts Clump
Around Tutts Clump, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aldermaston station, about 2.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tutts Clump include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
You receive a report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Tutts Clump needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Questions from Tutts Clump
Is Tutts Clump within the area you cover?
Yes, Tutts Clump is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Tutts Clump is listed?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.