Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Kencot, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Kencot, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Kencot, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Kencot: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, 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 missing or blocked roof ventilation and gutters blocked by building debris, on flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Kencot may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Kencot
New roof snagging around Kencot
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. 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 Kelmscott Manor, about 4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Kencot goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. In Kencot, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Kencot. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
New roof snagging in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Kencot
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough pub and Carterton Community College. A little further out are Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Kencot, 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.
- You let us know 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.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Kencot
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
What new roof snagging does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Kencot questions
Is my home in Kencot listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Kencot?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.