Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Minster Lovell, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
How new roof snagging works in Minster Lovell
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. Typical surveys look at gutters or fascias damaged during the job and debris left in gutters or valleys, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Minster Lovell makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Minster Lovell (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Minster Lovell
Is Minster Lovell within the area you cover?
Yes, Minster Lovell is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Minster Lovell is listed?
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.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Minster Lovell?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Signs you need new roof snagging in Minster Lovell
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Kenelm, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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 and it will help the survey.
Local roofs and buyers in Minster Lovell
The wider area around Minster Lovell has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 0.8 miles north-east. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Minster Lovell is about 3 miles west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Minster Lovell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX29 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Charterville Close, Upper Crescent and St Kenelm's Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Minster Lovell: Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Brize Norton (2 miles south), Carterton (3 miles south-west), Black Bourton (4 miles south) and Bampton (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south).
What’s near Minster Lovell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Public House. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.1 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (4.4 miles south).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Minster Lovell often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.