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Mongewell New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Mongewell, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Mongewell: your questions answered
Will you come out to Mongewell?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mongewell?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Mongewell is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How new roof snagging works in Mongewell
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a village or hamlet like Mongewell, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Mongewell (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Mongewell property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Mongewell, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof 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.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
What new roof snagging looks like in Mongewell
Brightwell Manor, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mongewell. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Cholsey station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Mongewell is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Mongewell, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
New roof snagging in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Hasthorpe Road, Shuttleworth Close and Elizabeth Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Newnham Murren (1 mile north), Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (1 mile south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Mongewell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wallingford School, Wallingford School and The Old Nags Head pub. The closest station to Mongewell is Cholsey station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Mongewell includes Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.