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Oxford New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Oxford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
The survey, step by step
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 normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Visits in a place the size of Oxford range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Surveys can be booked for any day of the week.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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About our new roof snagging in Oxford
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Buying in a busy place like Oxford can mean moving fast, and roof problems are easy to miss on a viewing. A new or replacement roof can also look neat from the pavement and still have snags at ridges, valleys or flashings. A written report before you commit gives you specific points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Oxford (OX4, OX3, OX2, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. For landlords in Oxford, a roof defect left alone tends to become a tenant’s damp or leak complaint. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Oxford
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Oxford questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Oxford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Oxford as anywhere else.
How should I get ready for a visit in Oxford?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Oxford. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Oxford homes and their roofs
Holywell Manor, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oxford. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Oxford is in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Oxford can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Oxford and the places around it.
Here we cover the OX4, OX3, OX2 and OX1 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, New High Street and Radcliffe Square or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A34 and A40 close by, Oxford is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Oxford: St Clement's (1 mile west), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), New Marston (1 mile north), Donnington (1 mile south) and St. Ebbes (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (11 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Oxford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Oxford
We work in homes and buildings around The Star pub, Alexander Library of Ornithology and Headington Rye Oxford and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Cheney School (less than half a mile east) and South Park (under half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Warneford Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (within half a mile east). For a walk, there is CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
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Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we’re asked to look at in Oxford
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you live in an older home near St Clement's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry