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New roof snagging in East Hanney, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in East Hanney. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in East Hanney: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We’re frequently asked to look into ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and poorly finished verges, across new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like East Hanney may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from East Hanney
Is my home in East Hanney listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like East Hanney?
Yes. East Hanney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Signs you need new roof snagging in East Hanney
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Take an older house close to Church of St James: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like East Hanney, 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What new roof snagging looks like in East Hanney
About 4.5 miles north-west lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around East Hanney has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. East Hanney gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes East Hanney. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Main Street, The Green and Morlands or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside East Hanney, we cover Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
What’s near East Hanney
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse pub. Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Hanney include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
Why act early in East Hanney
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Hanney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in East Hanney
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.