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North Moreton New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in North Moreton.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near North Moreton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
New roof snagging in North Moreton
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
In a village or hamlet like North Moreton, 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. Whether you’re 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- North Moreton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
North Moreton questions
Is North Moreton in the area you cover?
Yes, North Moreton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in North Moreton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To get a price for new roof snagging in North Moreton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in North Moreton
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Local roofs and buyers in North Moreton
Historic houses like Brightwell Manor, about 1.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around North Moreton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Didcot Parkway station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
North Moreton is about 2 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in North Moreton and the surrounding area. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes North Moreton. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across OX11 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Elm Road and Wallingford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to North Moreton include Mackney (1 mile east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles north), Wallingford (3 miles east) and Shillingford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
Near you in North Moreton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Birinus School and Bear at Home pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles west. A little further out are Brightwell Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.