Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Fingest, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Fingest, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in Fingest
Our snagging inspections cover Fingest and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
For a small place like Fingest, 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. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Fingest (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Fingest, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Fingest
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Fingest homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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. Stonor Park, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fingest. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Fingest is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Fingest is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fingest
In Fingest, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn, among other places. The closest station to Fingest is Saunderton station, roughly 4.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Fingest includes Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Diary the defects period end date
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
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, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Fingest can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fingest: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fingest?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 cover Fingest?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.