Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ardley New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Ardley, with photos and a written report.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ardley
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. In a place like Ardley, 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, including VAT, 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 your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ardley
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
New roof snagging in Ardley: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are underlay at the eaves left exposed and verge tiles or slates not secured, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Ardley, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Ardley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ardley questions
Do you cover Ardley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ardley as anywhere else.
Is my home in Ardley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Nearby places to Ardley
Other services in Ardley
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Ardley
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Ardley is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Ardley. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX27 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road. Other places close to Ardley include Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ardley
Around Ardley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox and Hounds pub. Ardley’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (under half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Graven Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Ardley, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
When to book a survey in Ardley
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
For landlords with property near Bicester North station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
Prices for new roof snagging in Ardley
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.