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New Roof Snagging in Kingston Blount
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Kingston Blount. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Kingston Blount: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Kingston Blount, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kingston Blount (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kingston Blount and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Kingston Blount, access is frequently 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.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kingston Blount can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Kingston Blount, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kingston Blount
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Signs you need new roof snagging in Kingston Blount
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Kingston Blount: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston Blount?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston Blount?
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 when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Kingston Blount homes and their roofs
Adwell House, about 2.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingston Blount. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Kingston Blount is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Kingston Blount for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Kingston Blount. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX39 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Pleck Lane and Old Croft Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Kingston Blount include Crowell (1 mile east), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Kingston Blount
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cherry Tree pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Princes Risborough station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Kingston Blount includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.