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Charney Bassett New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Charney Bassett and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
Signs you need new roof snagging in Charney Bassett
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
New roof snagging in Charney Bassett
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Charney Bassett, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Charney Bassett can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Charney Bassett homes and their roofs
With Longworth House about 2.9 miles north, Charney Bassett sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit Charney Bassett as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charney Bassett. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in OX12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Around Charney Bassett
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Chain Hill.
Questions from Charney Bassett
Is my home in Charney Bassett listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charney Bassett?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When should I book new roof snagging?
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 climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.