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New roof snagging in Epwell, Oxfordshire
New roof snagging in Epwell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
How new roof snagging works in Epwell
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like Epwell are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Epwell (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Epwell: your questions answered
Is Epwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Epwell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Epwell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Epwell is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Epwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Epwell, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Epwell needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Signs you need new roof snagging in Epwell
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anne, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for new roof snagging in Epwell, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Epwell. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
New roof snagging in Epwell: local notes
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Upton House, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Epwell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Epwell can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close and the roads around them. We also cover Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Epwell
In Epwell, that means homes and buildings near Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block. Well-known places in the area include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.