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New roof snagging in Fawley, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Fawley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in Fawley
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, 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. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and broken coverings left on a new roof.
For a small place like Fawley, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Fawley (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Why act early in Fawley
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Fawley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Fawley, 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. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Fawley, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What else we do in Fawley
Local roofs and buyers in Fawley
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. Historic houses like Greenlands, about 1.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Fawley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Henley-On-Thames station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Fawley is about 6 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Fawley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Fawley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for new roof snagging. Reading is in our area too.
We work across RG9 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Fawley, we cover Fawley Bottom (1 mile west), Middle Assendon (1 mile west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-west), Bix (2 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (9 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (10 miles south-west) and Wallingford (10 miles west).
Near you in Fawley
We work in homes and buildings around Fawley Court and Temple Island and The Walnut Tree pub. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (5.8 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Fawley include Warburg Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fawley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Fawley: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fawley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fawley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.