Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Christmas Common
New roof snagging in Christmas Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging in Christmas Common: what you get
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 to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Christmas Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Christmas Common (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Christmas Common
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Also near Christmas Common
Other services in Christmas Common
Common questions in Christmas Common
Is Christmas Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Christmas Common is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Christmas Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Christmas Common as anywhere else.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Christmas Common?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Local roofs and buyers in Christmas Common
Stonor Park, about 2.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Christmas Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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.
Christmas Common is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Christmas Common, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Christmas Common is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX49. Other places close to Christmas Common include Northend (1 mile east), Howe Hill (1 mile south-west), Shirburn (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (2 miles south-west) and Ibstone (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (6 miles west).
Near you in Christmas Common
We work in homes and buildings around Fox And Hounds Inn Public House and the streets around them. For a walk, there is Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Christmas Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in Christmas Common
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gaps at new flashings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Nativity, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why it is worth a survey now in Christmas Common
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Outbuildings and barns around Christmas Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Christmas Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.