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New roof snagging in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
New roof snagging across Curbridge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging in Curbridge: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs alike.
For a small place like Curbridge, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Curbridge (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Curbridge property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
New roof snagging in Curbridge: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 1.8 miles north lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Curbridge has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Curbridge, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX29 is covered for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place and the roads around them. Other places close to Curbridge include Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Curbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Henry Box School and Lord Kitchener pub, among other places. A little further out are Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
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When to book a survey in Curbridge
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
Questions from Curbridge
Do you cover smaller places like Curbridge?
Yes, Curbridge is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Curbridge listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Curbridge
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Curbridge, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.