Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Salford, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Salford. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Salford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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New roof snagging in Salford: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges alike.
In a village or hamlet like Salford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Salford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Salford
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a close look.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Common questions in Salford
Will you come out to Salford?
Yes, Salford is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Salford?
Yes, Salford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Salford as anywhere else.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
New roof snagging around Salford
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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. The wider area around Salford has a long history of building, with Chastleton House about 2.6 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Kingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Salford is about 12 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover Salford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX7 is covered for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Roses Lane, Orchard Close and Cooks Lane. We also cover the places around Salford: Over Norton (2 miles east), Chipping Norton (2 miles south-east), Churchill (3 miles south), Sarsden (3 miles south) and Great Rollright (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (13 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (13 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (12 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Salford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse pub, among other places. Salford’s nearest station is Kingham station, about 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Wheelbarrow Castle (2.4 miles north-west) and Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (1.6 miles east).