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Littlemore New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Littlemore? We carry out new roof snagging in Littlemore and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a survey in Littlemore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
New roof snagging in Littlemore
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. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about broken coverings left on a new roof and verge tiles or slates not secured.
In a smaller place like Littlemore, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Littlemore
What else we do in Littlemore
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Questions from Littlemore
Do you cover Littlemore?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Littlemore as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Littlemore is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Littlemore
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
What affects the price in Littlemore
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
New roof snagging around Littlemore
The wider area around Littlemore has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.7 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Littlemore is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Littlemore is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
We work across OX4 and OX3 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Littlemore include the A4074. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Littlemore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Henry Newman Academy, The Catherine Wheel pub and The Oxford Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Radley station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Littlemore
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In an older home around Littlemore, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.