Wokingham · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Twyford, Wokingham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Twyford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging in Twyford: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, across ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
In a smaller place like Twyford, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Twyford (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Twyford
How do I find out if my home in Twyford 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.
Will you come out to Twyford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Twyford is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Twyford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Twyford. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What affects the price in Twyford
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
New roof snagging in Twyford: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For landlords with property near Twyford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Twyford and the surrounding area. Twyford is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham where we work for new roof snagging.
All of RG10 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Station Road, High Street and London Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Twyford include Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
What’s near Twyford
We work in homes and buildings around Loddon Nature Reserve, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and the streets around them. Twyford has its own railway station: Twyford station. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Twyford includes South Lake and Alder Moors.
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Twyford, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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 us in Twyford
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.