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Cassington New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Cassington and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Local roofs and buyers in Cassington
Blenheim Palace, about 3.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cassington. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Hanborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Cassington, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Cassington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for new roof snagging. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX29 for new roof snagging. Local streets include Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Cassington include Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cassington
In Cassington, that means homes and buildings near Bartholomew School and Chequers Inn. Cassington’s nearest station is Hanborough station, about 2.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
How new roof snagging works in Cassington
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Cassington may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Cassington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Cassington
Is my home in Cassington listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Cassington in the area you cover?
Yes, Cassington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
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.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Cassington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Outbuildings and barns around Cassington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges