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New Roof Snagging in New Marston
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in New Marston, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging in New Marston
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen 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, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are tiles or slates sitting out of line and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
In a smaller place like New Marston, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around New Marston
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Holywell Manor, about 0.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Marston. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in New Marston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover New Marston.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX3, OX1 and OX4. That includes homes and businesses on Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane. Other places close to New Marston include Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in New Marston
Around New Marston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). The closest station to New Marston is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around New Marston includes Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Keep warranty papers safe
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Why act early in New Marston
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. On a bungalow or cottage around New Marston, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in New Marston
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like New Marston, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
When to book a survey in New Marston
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Michael and All Angels, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in New Marston
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Marston?
Yes, New Marston is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in New Marston as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in New 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
How do I book a survey in New Marston?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in New Marston
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.