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Long Wittenham New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Long Wittenham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How new roof snagging works in Long Wittenham
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. 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. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Being in a small place like Long Wittenham 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 you book, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Long Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Long Wittenham homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 1.2 miles north lies Clifton Hampden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Long Wittenham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Appleford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Long Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We visit Long Wittenham as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Long Wittenham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX14. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, Didcot Road and Wessex Way and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Long Wittenham, we cover Clifton Hampden (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (1 mile west), Culham (2 miles north-west), Didcot (3 miles south-west) and Sutton Courtenay (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Near you in Long Wittenham
Around Long Wittenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Public House. For rail, the closest station is Appleford station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and Pendon Museum (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Long Wittenham include Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
What we’re asked to look at in Long Wittenham
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Common questions in Long Wittenham
Is my home in Long Wittenham 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.
Is Long Wittenham within the area you cover?
Yes. Long Wittenham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Long Wittenham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Long Wittenham
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Older cottages and farmhouses around Long Wittenham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Long Wittenham
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Long Wittenham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Long Wittenham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.