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New roof snagging in Duns Tew, Oxfordshire
Need new roof snagging in Duns Tew? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Duns Tew
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We are frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Duns Tew, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Duns Tew
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Duns Tew and the surrounding area. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Duns Tew. You can also see our page for Oxford.
New roof snagging in OX25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Duns Tew
In Duns Tew, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Duns Tew is Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Towns and villages near Duns Tew
Other services in Duns Tew
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Duns Tew can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Duns Tew
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
FAQs for Duns Tew
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Duns Tew?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Duns Tew?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, 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.