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Ardington New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ardington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
New roof snagging in Ardington
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are often asked to look into missing or blocked roof ventilation and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, on new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Ardington are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ardington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For older village homes like those around Ardington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ardington
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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What else we do in Ardington
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ardington
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
In and around Ardington, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Ardington: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ardington?
Yes, Ardington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Ardington?
Yes, Ardington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Ardington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Ardington homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ardington and nearby. Ardington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX12. We cover properties on High Street, Church Street and Well Street. If you are just outside Ardington, we cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Ardington
We work in homes and buildings around The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.