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New Roof Snagging in Newnham Murren
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Newnham Murren, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Newnham Murren
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at gutters blocked by building debris and verge tiles or slates not secured, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Newnham Murren, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Newnham Murren, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Questions from Newnham Murren
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newnham Murren?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Newnham Murren?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Newnham Murren is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we check them closely.
Buying a home or a new roof in Newnham Murren
Brightwell Manor, about 2.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newnham Murren. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Newnham Murren, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of OX10 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Near you in Newnham Murren
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kinecroft, Wallingford School and Wallingford School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. For older village homes like those around Newnham Murren, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Newnham Murren
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
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Common roof problems in Newnham Murren
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone