Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Foscot New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Foscot, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Foscot needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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New roof snagging in Foscot
Our snagging inspections cover Foscot and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about poorly finished verges and underlay at the eaves left exposed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Foscot, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Foscot (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Foscot
What new roof snagging looks like in Foscot
Historic houses like Chastleton House, about 4.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Foscot goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Leonard, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Foscot is about 9 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Foscot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Foscot is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road and Old Burford Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Idbury (2 miles south-west), Fifield (2 miles south), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles south), Fulbrook (6 miles south) and Little Barrington (6 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (10 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Foscot
The closest station to Foscot is Kingham station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moore Cottage Hospital (5 miles west).
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a place like Foscot, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Foscot
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Foscot. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Foscot
Is Foscot within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Foscot?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Foscot is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you need new roof snagging in Foscot?
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
For landlords with property near Kingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included