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New roof snagging in Marston, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Marston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Marston
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are debris left in gutters or valleys and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Some older homes in villages like Marston are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Questions from Marston
Is Marston within the area you cover?
Yes, Marston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Marston is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marston
Letting agents and landlords in Marston book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Marston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
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What new roof snagging looks like in Marston
Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 1.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Marston goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. 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 are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Marston, we can come and survey your property. Marston is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Here we cover the OX3 and OX2 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Marston, we cover Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Near you in Marston
We work in homes and buildings around Oxford University Parks, Oxford Academy and Swan School, among other places. Nearby too are Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west) and St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west). The closest station to Marston is Oxford station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Marston include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Common roof problems in Marston
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys