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New roof snagging in Hailey, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Hailey, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
New roof snagging in Hailey: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. Typical surveys look at offcuts and broken tiles left behind and tiles or slates sitting out of line, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Somewhere as small as Hailey, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hailey (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Hailey
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hailey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Common questions in Hailey
Will you come out to Hailey?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hailey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Local roofs and buyers in Hailey
Minster Lovell Hall, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hailey. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Hailey, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Hailey. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Fishers Close, Hicks Close and Giernalls Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Delly End (1 mile north-east), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), New Yatt (2 miles east), Ramsden (2 miles north) and North Leigh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Grove (14 miles south), Faringdon (12 miles south) and Kidlington (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hailey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lamb And Flag Public House, Wood Green School and The King's School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hailey is Finstock station, about 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Hailey, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Hailey
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you own a rental within reach of Finstock station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.