West Berkshire · London and the South East
Upper Lambourn New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Upper Lambourn, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
About our new roof snagging in Upper Lambourn
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 including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about underlay at the eaves left exposed and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Lambourn, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Common questions in Upper Lambourn
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Lambourn?
Yes, Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Upper Lambourn within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
New roof snagging in Upper Lambourn: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Ashdown House, about 2.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Lambourn goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. If you are in Upper Lambourn, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of RG17 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street and Maddle Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Upper Lambourn: Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Lambourn
Around Upper Lambourn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub. For a walk, there’s Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What else we do in Upper Lambourn
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Upper Lambourn, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Lambourn. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Lambourn
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Around Upper Lambourn, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report