Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Burford
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Burford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Burford
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. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
In a smaller place like Burford, 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Burford (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like Burford, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burford
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Prices for new roof snagging in Burford
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Burford
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Landlords with a home close to Shipton station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
FAQs for Burford
Is Burford in the area you cover?
Yes, Burford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Burford?
Yes, Burford is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Burford
The wider area around Burford has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 4.4 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Burford is about 3 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Burford, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Burford and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the OX18 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, Lower High Street and Swan Lane and the roads around them. Burford sits on or near the A40 and A361, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Fulbrook (1 mile north-east), Little Barrington (3 miles west), Milton-under-Wychwood (4 miles north), Fifield (4 miles north) and Idbury (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Witney (6 miles east), Carterton (3 miles south-east), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles north) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Burford
Around Burford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Burford School and The Royal Oak Public House, among other places. The closest station to Burford is Shipton station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.