Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Pusey
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Pusey from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How new roof snagging works in Pusey
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Older buildings in small places like Pusey may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pusey (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Pusey
Do you cover smaller places like Pusey?
Yes, Pusey is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Pusey in the area you cover?
Yes, Pusey is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
New roof snagging in Pusey: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Pusey 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.
Pusey is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We visit Pusey as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Pusey. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across SN7 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Charney Bassett (2 miles south-east), Hinton Waldrist (2 miles north-east), Longworth (3 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles south-east) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles east), Witney (8 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pusey
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Longworth Hospital (4.3 miles west).
When to book a survey in Pusey
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pusey
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
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What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes 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 Pusey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a careful look.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We look at it where it can be seen.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.