Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Long Crendon New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Long Crendon, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents and landlords in Long Crendon book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
New roof snagging in Long Crendon: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
In a smaller place like Long Crendon, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like Long Crendon, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- 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 the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Long Crendon
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What new roof snagging looks like in Long Crendon
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Buckinghamshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Long Crendon. Long Crendon is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work for new roof snagging. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the HP18 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, The Square and Giffard Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Long Crendon
In Long Crendon, that means homes and buildings near Lord Williams's School and The Eight Bells Public House. Long Crendon’s nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Snakemoor.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common questions in Long Crendon
Is my home in Long Crendon listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot 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.
Is Long Crendon in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Long Crendon is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything 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 we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Long Crendon?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Long Crendon
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Other services in Long Crendon
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for new roof snagging in Long Crendon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.