Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Longworth New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Longworth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
About our new roof snagging in Longworth
We carry out new roof snagging in Longworth and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay ending short at the eaves and verge tiles or slates not secured.
For a small place like Longworth, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Longworth
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 0.4 miles west lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Longworth has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Longworth is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Longworth is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for new roof snagging. Oxford is in our area too.
New roof snagging in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane. Other places close to Longworth include Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Around Longworth
In Longworth, that means homes and buildings near Waggon And Horses Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Longworth includes Hitchcopse Pit.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Longworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Also near Longworth
What else we do in Longworth
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Longworth
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Longworth questions
Do you cover smaller places like Longworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Longworth listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For older village homes like those around Longworth, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Longworth
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Longworth
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times