Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ratley
New roof snagging around Ratley, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Useful tips for Ratley property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ratley
Our snagging inspections cover Ratley and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Some older homes in villages like Ratley are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Ratley (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Ratley
What else we do in Ratley
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Ratley, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Buying a home or a new roof in Ratley
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Upton House about 1.3 miles south-west, Ratley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Ratley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ratley is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for new roof snagging. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ratley include Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Around Ratley
Around Ratley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose And Crown Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ratley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ratley and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Ratley: your questions answered
Is Ratley in the area you cover?
Yes, Ratley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Ratley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
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 the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a new roof inspection include?
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.
When to book a survey in Ratley
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, 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
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report