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New Roof Snagging in Fernham
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Fernham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Fernham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
New roof snagging in Fernham
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
For a small place like Fernham, 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 booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Fernham (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Fernham: your questions answered
Will you come out to Fernham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Fernham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Fernham?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Fernham book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Local roofs and buyers in Fernham
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 4.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Fernham goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Fernham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Fernham is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in SN7 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Church Lane and The Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Around Fernham
Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Fernham include Badbury Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Also in Fernham
What we’re asked to look at in Fernham
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Take an older house close to Church of St John: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry