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New Roof Snagging in Crowmarsh Gifford
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Crowmarsh Gifford, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Crowmarsh Gifford
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and gaps at new flashings.
Somewhere as small as Crowmarsh Gifford, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Prices for new roof snagging in Crowmarsh Gifford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Crowmarsh Gifford questions
Will you come out to Crowmarsh Gifford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes, Crowmarsh Gifford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Crowmarsh Gifford can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
What new roof snagging looks like in Crowmarsh Gifford
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 2.7 miles west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crowmarsh Gifford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Crowmarsh Gifford, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Crowmarsh Gifford. There is also a page for Reading.
All of OX10 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows and the roads around them. If you are just outside Crowmarsh Gifford, we cover Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Crowmarsh Gifford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Howbery Park, Wallingford School and The Bell Inn, among other places. The closest station to Crowmarsh Gifford is Cholsey station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Crowmarsh Gifford includes Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.