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New Roof Snagging in Bure Park
We carry out new roof snagging in Bure Park and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Your questions about new roof snagging in Bure Park
How do I find out if my home in Bure Park is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bure Park?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
New roof snagging in Bure Park: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We are frequently asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and gaps at new flashings, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
In a smaller place like Bure Park, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Bure Park (OX26, OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a proper look.
Why act early in Bure Park
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Blocked gutters on homes around Bure Park overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Bure Park
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
Local roofs and buyers in Bure Park
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Emmanuel Church Bicester: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bure Park is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Bure Park get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Bure Park is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX26 and OX27 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Blake Road, Graham Road and Bunyan Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Bure Park on the A4095, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bicester (1 mile south), Caversfield (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bure Park
Around Bure Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Star pub and Cooper School. For rail, the closest station is Bicester North station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Village (1.3 miles south) and Bicester Community Hospital (1 mile south). Open spaces near Bure Park include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Bure Park is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.