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New roof snagging in Combe, Oxfordshire
Independent new roof snagging in Combe. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Untidy or loose verge details
How new roof snagging works in Combe
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Some older homes in villages like Combe are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Combe (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Combe: local notes
Blenheim Palace, about 1.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Combe. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Combe station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Combe are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
New roof snagging in OX29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Combe
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn. The closest station to Combe is Combe station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
When to book a survey in Combe
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
The streets around a church such as St Laurence's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the price in Combe
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Combe
Is Combe in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Combe is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Combe?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Combe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes