Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Walter's Ash New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Walter's Ash.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Walter's Ash
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and poorly finished verges.
Somewhere as small as Walter's Ash, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Walter's Ash (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Useful tips for Walter's Ash property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
Walter's Ash homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Hughenden Manor, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walter's Ash. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Botolph, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Saunderton station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Walter's Ash is about 4 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Walter's Ash and nearby. Walter's Ash is one of the places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: HP14. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Main Road, Honey Way and Bradenham Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Naphill (1 mile south-east), Upper North Dean (1 mile north-east), Lower North Dean (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile north) and Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south-east), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Walter's Ash
Around Walter's Ash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheel pub. Walter's Ash’s nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Wycombe Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Walter's Ash include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
Prices for new roof snagging in Walter's Ash
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Walter's Ash
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Walter's Ash can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Common questions in Walter's Ash
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walter's Ash?
Yes, Walter's Ash is within the area we cover. We work right across 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 Walter's Ash within the area you cover?
Yes, Walter's Ash is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.