Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Town New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in New Town, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Town
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Town and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
New roof snagging in New Town
Householders 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 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’re often asked to look into debris left in gutters or valleys and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, across new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like New Town makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- New Town (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New Town homes and their roofs
About 1.4 miles north lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around New Town has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Pangbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near St Stephen's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in New Town and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover New Town. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG8 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside New Town, we cover Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Around New Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Beehive pub and St Andrew's School, among other places. New Town’s nearest station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles east. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
Prices for new roof snagging in New Town
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Common questions in New Town
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Town?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you come out to New Town?
Yes, New Town is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in New Town?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near New Town can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges