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New Roof Snagging in Bledington
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Bledington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bledington
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’re worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Bledington may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bledington (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Bledington
Do you cover Bledington?
Yes, Bledington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bledington as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Bledington?
Yes, Bledington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bledington. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the price in Bledington
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Bledington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Bledington, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Also in Bledington
New roof snagging in Bledington: local notes
With Chastleton House about 4 miles north, Bledington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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.
For landlords with property near Kingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Bledington is about 10 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bledington is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across OX7 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Main Street, Station Road and Old Forge Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Bledington, we cover Kingham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (11 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Around Bledington
Bledington’s nearest station is Kingham station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Moore Cottage Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Park House Toy Collectors Museum (3.7 miles north-west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot 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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.