Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Faringdon New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Faringdon, with photos and a written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Faringdon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
About our new roof snagging in Faringdon
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you are worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Faringdon, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Faringdon
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Local roofs and buyers in Faringdon
The wider area around Faringdon has a long history of building, with Buscot Park about 3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Faringdon gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Faringdon is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of SN7 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Faringdon is on the A417 and A4095, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Faringdon
We work in homes and buildings around Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Arranging work in a smaller place like Faringdon is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
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FAQs for Faringdon
Is my home in Faringdon listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Faringdon?
Yes, Faringdon is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.