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New roof snagging in Aston Tirrold, Oxfordshire
New roof snagging in Aston Tirrold and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Aston Tirrold: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Aston Tirrold, 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: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Aston Tirrold (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Aston Tirrold
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older cottages and farmhouses around Aston Tirrold can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include 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.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Aston Tirrold
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Buying a home or a new roof in Aston Tirrold
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Brightwell Manor, about 3.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Aston Tirrold goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Cholsey station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Aston Tirrold is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We visit Aston Tirrold as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX11. That includes homes and businesses on Baker Street, Spring Lane and Aston Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Aston Tirrold include Blewbury (1 mile west), Woodway (2 miles south-west), East Hagbourne (2 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles west) and Coscote (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
Around Aston Tirrold
Around Aston Tirrold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn Public House, among other places. The closest station to Aston Tirrold is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Common roof problems in Aston Tirrold
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What new roof snagging does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Aston Tirrold often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Useful tips for Aston Tirrold property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Aston Tirrold
Will you come out to Aston Tirrold?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aston Tirrold?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.