Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Frilford New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Frilford, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
New roof snagging in Frilford: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Frilford and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about untidy or loose verge details and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Frilford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Frilford (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Frilford homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Frilford has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 2.6 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Frilford is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Frilford can all book new roof snagging. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in OX13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Oxford Road and Kingston Road. We also cover the places around Frilford: Frilford Heath (1 mile north), Marcham (1 mile east), Tubney (1 mile north), Fyfield (2 miles north-west) and Netherton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Around Frilford
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.4 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Diary the defects period end date
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Frilford, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What affects the price in Frilford
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Other services in Frilford
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Outbuildings and barns around Frilford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Frilford
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
FAQs for Frilford
Is my home in Frilford listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Frilford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Frilford as anywhere else.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.