Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Sandford St Martin New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sandford St Martin. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Local roofs and buyers in Sandford St Martin
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Heyford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sandford St Martin is about 9 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In Sandford St Martin, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
New roof snagging in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Mill Lane, Manor Road and Ledwell Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sandford St Martin include Westcott Barton (1 mile south-east), Middle Barton (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles north), Steeple Barton (2 miles south-east) and Duns Tew (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Around Sandford St Martin
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox Public House. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 4.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.3 miles north-west).
About our new roof snagging in Sandford St Martin
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Sandford St Martin may be listed or 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’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Sandford St Martin (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Sandford St Martin
Will you come out to Sandford St Martin?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sandford St Martin?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Sandford St Martin is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Is this a RICS 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Sandford St Martin, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandford St Martin
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
Why act early in Sandford St Martin
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.