Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Grimsbury
New roof snagging in Grimsbury and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
About our new roof snagging in Grimsbury
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Typical surveys look at underlay ending short at the eaves and untidy or loose verge details, across ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Grimsbury, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Grimsbury or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for new roof snagging in Grimsbury, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What new roof snagging looks like in Grimsbury
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Broughton Castle, about 3.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Grimsbury. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Leonard's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Banbury station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Grimsbury, the roof can be surveyed. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Grimsbury. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of OX16, OX17 and OX15 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Grimsbury
In Grimsbury, that means homes and buildings near Banbury Academy, The Pepper Pot pub and Ash-Shifa School and the streets around them. Grimsbury has its own railway station: Banbury station. Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Grimsbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We check them closely.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
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What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Grimsbury, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Grimsbury
Is Grimsbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Grimsbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Grimsbury listed or in a conservation area?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.