Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Great Tew, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Great Tew. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Untidy or loose verge details
What we’re asked to look at in Great Tew
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Great Tew
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you are worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Great Tew makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Great Tew (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Tew
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Tew and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Local roofs and buyers in Great Tew
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Around Great Tew, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Great Tew for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Great Tew is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
New roof snagging in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Square, Old Road and New Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
What’s near Great Tew
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Falkland Arms Public House, among other places. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (under half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Great Tew includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Great Tew
Is Great Tew in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Tew as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Great Tew?
Yes, Great Tew is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older and listed buildings around Great Tew may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Great Tew, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Useful tips for Great Tew property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.