Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Little Coxwell
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Little Coxwell from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Little Coxwell: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Little Coxwell, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Little Coxwell (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
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Common questions in Little Coxwell
Will you come out to Little Coxwell?
Yes, Little Coxwell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Little Coxwell is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What affects the price in Little Coxwell
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
What we’re asked to look at in Little Coxwell
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Little Coxwell homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Little Coxwell goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Little Coxwell is about 1 mile south of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Little Coxwell across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Little Coxwell and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in SN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Faringdon (1 mile north), Fernham (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles east), Baulking (3 miles south-east) and Uffington (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles east).
What’s near Little Coxwell
Around Little Coxwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Faringdon Infant School and Eagle Tavern, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Day Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Faringdon Museum (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Badbury Hill.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Little Coxwell can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check 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 we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.