Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Farmoor New Roof Snagging
Need new roof snagging in Farmoor? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
About our new roof snagging in Farmoor
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’re worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and poorly finished verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
Older buildings in small places like Farmoor 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Farmoor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Farmoor often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why act early in Farmoor
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Around Farmoor, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Farmoor, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
Common questions in Farmoor
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farmoor?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Farmoor?
Yes, Farmoor is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
New roof snagging in Farmoor: local notes
About 3.5 miles south lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Farmoor has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Farmoor is about 5 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Farmoor get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Farmoor and the places around it.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Mayfield Road, Oxford Road and Meadow Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Farmoor: Filchampstead (1 mile south), Swinford (1 mile north-west), Dean Court (2 miles south-east), Eynsham (2 miles north-west) and Wytham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
What’s near Farmoor
The closest station to Farmoor is Oxford station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (3.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Farmoor includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
What affects the price in Farmoor
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers