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New Roof Snagging in Lewknor
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Lewknor. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
New roof snagging in Lewknor
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’s 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 gutters blocked by building debris and untidy or loose verge details, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Lewknor makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lewknor (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Lewknor
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Adwell House, about 1.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lewknor. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Lewknor is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lewknor can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Lewknor. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX49 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Weston Road and Lewknor Close. Close by, we survey roofs in South Weston (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile north-east), Postcombe (1 mile north), Shirburn (1 mile south-west) and Kingston Blount (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Lewknor
Around Lewknor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House and Icknield Community College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Common questions in Lewknor
Do you cover Lewknor?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Lewknor listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Lewknor can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Lewknor?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lewknor
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lewknor can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help