West Berkshire · London and the South East
Upper Green New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Upper Green and across West Berkshire.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Upper Green
We carry out new roof snagging in Upper Green and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Upper Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Upper Green: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Upper Green has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 2.9 miles south-east. 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 Michael: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Upper Green, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG17 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Upper Green include Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Upper Green
We work in homes and buildings around Crown and Garter pub. Upper Green’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
FAQs for Upper Green
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Upper Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. In a place like Upper Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
Signs you need new roof snagging in Upper Green
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Green 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 cannot see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.