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New roof snagging in Madley Park, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Madley Park? You can book new roof snagging in Madley Park and across Oxfordshire.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Legal advice on your contract
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
How new roof snagging works in Madley Park
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Madley Park, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Madley Park (OX28, OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Madley Park
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Madley Park questions
How do I find out if my home in Madley Park is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Madley Park?
Yes, Madley Park is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Madley Park is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. 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.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Madley Park
Minster Lovell Hall, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Madley Park. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Combe station, 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 Holy Trinity, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Madley Park is about 1 mile east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Madley Park, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX28 and OX29 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Grey Lane, Larch Lane and Drake Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Cogges (1 mile south-west), High Cogges (1 mile south-east), Witney (1 mile west), South Leigh (2 miles south-east) and Ducklington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (10 miles east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles west), Wantage (14 miles south) and Grove (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Madley Park
We work in homes and buildings around Wood Green School, Wood Green School and The Griffin Inn and the streets around them. Madley Park’s nearest station is Combe station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (0.7 miles south-west).
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Towns and villages near Madley Park
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Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.