Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Banbury, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Banbury. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep warranty papers safe
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
New roof snagging in Banbury
Our snagging inspections cover Banbury and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and verge tiles or slates not secured.
In a town like Banbury, older streets usually sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you’re buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Banbury (OX16, OX17)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Banbury
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Banbury?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Is Banbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Banbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you need new roof snagging in Banbury?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For landlords with property near Banbury station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Banbury
Landlords, agents and building managers in Banbury and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Why act early in Banbury
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Banbury, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Local roofs and buyers in Banbury
Historic houses like Broughton Castle, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Banbury goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Saint Paul's 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.
Banbury is in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Banbury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Banbury. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX16 and OX17. We cover properties on High Street, Market Place and Grimsbury Square and the roads around them. You’ll find Banbury on the A361 and A422, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Banbury: Neithrop (1 mile west), Ruscote (1 mile west), Grimsbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west) and North Newington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south-west). Banbury is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire.
What’s near Banbury
Around Banbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near People's Park, Banbury Academy and Duke of Wellington pub, among other places. The closest station to Banbury is Banbury station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Banbury often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Banbury
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys