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New roof snagging in East Hendred, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in East Hendred, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in East Hendred
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’ve noticed untidy or loose verge details and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like East Hendred, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Hendred can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in East Hendred
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about new roof snagging in East Hendred
Is East Hendred within the area you cover?
Yes, East Hendred is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover East Hendred?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Hendred as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- File all paperwork for the new roof
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like East Hendred, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
New roof snagging in East Hendred: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Didcot Parkway station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in East Hendred is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across the OX12 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
What’s near East Hendred
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheatsheaf Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to East Hendred is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hendred include Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
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What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers