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Emmington New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Emmington, with photos and a written report.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Prices for new roof snagging in Emmington
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How new roof snagging works in Emmington
Building work can leave a mess 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. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Common reasons to book are signs of condensation in the roof space and untidy or loose verge details, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Emmington, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Emmington (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Emmington: your questions answered
Do you cover Emmington?
Yes, Emmington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Emmington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Emmington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Emmington?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Also in Emmington
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Emmington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Emmington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Older and listed buildings around Emmington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Emmington homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 3 miles south-west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Emmington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Emmington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Emmington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX39 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Near you in Emmington
We work in homes and buildings around The Inn at Emmington and the streets around them. Emmington’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Emmington includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Emmington
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report