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New roof snagging in Headington Hill, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Headington Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
How new roof snagging works in Headington Hill
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are tiles or slates sitting out of line and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
In a smaller place like Headington Hill, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
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
- Headington Hill (OX3, OX4)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Headington Hill
How do I find out if my home in Headington Hill is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Headington Hill?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Headington Hill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headington Hill
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Being in a smaller place like Headington Hill doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Headington Hill homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. About 1 mile west lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Headington Hill has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Headington Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Headington Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Headington Hill is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for new roof snagging.
We survey roofs across the OX3 and OX4 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Gipsy Lane, Grays Road and Beech Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Oxford (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile north-west), St Clement's (1 mile south-west), Headington (1 mile north-east) and Northway (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Headington Hill
In Headington Hill, that means homes and buildings near Headington Hill Park, White Horse pub and English Faculty Library. Other local landmarks include Headington Rye Oxford (within half a mile north-east), Holy Trinity Church (1.2 miles east) and St Michael's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles west). Headington Hill’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west) and Oxford Castle (1.6 miles west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.