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Osney New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Osney, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging in Osney
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and verge tiles or slates not secured, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
In a smaller place like Osney, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Osney (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Osney, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Questions from Osney
Is my home in Osney listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Osney?
Yes, Osney is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Osney
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Osney is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Osney
The wider area around Osney has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 1.2 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Frideswide's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Oxford 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.
Osney is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Osney and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in OX1 and OX2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include New Road, Helen Road and Osney Lane. Other places close to Osney include St John Street area (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east), Grandpont (1 mile south-east) and North Hinksey (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Osney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and The Holly Bush pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are City of Oxford College (within half a mile south-east) and Angus Library and Archive (0.6 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Osney itself: Oxford station. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.