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New roof snagging in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Hardwick, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hardwick
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
How new roof snagging works in Hardwick
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Typical surveys look at debris left in gutters or valleys and verge tiles or slates not secured, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Hardwick, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Hardwick, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
New roof snagging around Hardwick
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 4.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Hardwick goes. 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.
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Hardwick work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Hardwick is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX29 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find Hardwick on the B4449, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Near you in Hardwick
Nearby you will also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
Common roof problems in Hardwick
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Common questions in Hardwick
Is Hardwick within the area you cover?
Yes. Hardwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardwick?
Yes, Hardwick is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hardwick as anywhere else.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
More services for Hardwick
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hardwick
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Hardwick property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Diary the defects period end date
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report 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.