Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Netherton New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Netherton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Poorly finished verges
Common questions in Netherton
Is Netherton in the area you cover?
Yes, Netherton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Netherton is listed?
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.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We will give you an idea as you book.
How new roof snagging works in Netherton
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. If you’re worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Netherton 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 is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Netherton (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Netherton
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
Useful tips for Netherton property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Diary the defects period end date
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Netherton
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Also near Netherton
What else we do in Netherton
New roof snagging around Netherton
With Appleton Manor about 2 miles north-east, Netherton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Netherton is about 5 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cover Netherton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX13 is covered for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Fyfield (1 mile south-east), Tubney (1 mile east), Frilford Heath (2 miles east), Frilford (2 miles south-east) and Cothill (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Near you in Netherton
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older cottages and farmhouses around Netherton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Netherton
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Netherton 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 is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.