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New Roof Snagging in Goosey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Goosey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Goosey
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We are frequently asked to look into signs of condensation in the roof space and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Goosey, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Goosey (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Goosey can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Goosey
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Outbuildings and barns around Goosey 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.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the price in Goosey
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Goosey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Goosey
Also in Goosey
New roof snagging around Goosey
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 often 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For any home in Goosey, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Goosey is about 4 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Goosey, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Goosey and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of SN7 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Denchworth (2 miles east), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles north-east), Grove (3 miles east) and Pusey (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Goosey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pound Public House. Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Goosey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords and letting agents in Goosey book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Goosey questions
Do you cover smaller places like Goosey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goosey?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. 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.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a close look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.