Oxfordshire · London and the South East
North Stoke New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in North Stoke, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a close look.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in North Stoke
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
In a village or hamlet like North Stoke, homes are frequently 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- North Stoke (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like North Stoke, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Towns and villages near North Stoke
Also in North Stoke
New roof snagging in North Stoke: local notes
Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around North Stoke goes. 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. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
North Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in North Stoke, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. North Stoke is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of OX10 for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Cook Lane and Wallingford Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Winterbrook (1 mile north-west), Cholsey (1 mile west), Mongewell (1 mile north), Newnham Murren (2 miles north) and South Stoke (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
What’s near North Stoke
Around North Stoke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kinecroft and the streets around them. The closest station to North Stoke is Cholsey station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wallingford Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near North Stoke include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What affects the price in North Stoke
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for North Stoke
Is my home in North Stoke listed or in a conservation area?
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 North Stoke?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in North Stoke?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything 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.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.