Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Sarsden New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Sarsden, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
About our new roof snagging in Sarsden
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you are worried about signs of condensation in the roof space and broken coverings left on a new roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Sarsden, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Sarsden (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Sarsden?
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Landlords with a home close to Kingham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
FAQs for Sarsden
Is Sarsden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sarsden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Prices for new roof snagging in Sarsden
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Sarsden, 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.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
New roof snagging around Sarsden
With Chastleton House about 4.3 miles north-west, Sarsden sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sarsden is about 9 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sarsden can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford.
New roof snagging in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Churchill (1 mile north-west), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Salford (3 miles north), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sarsden
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers pub, among other places. Sarsden’s nearest station is Kingham station, about 2.2 miles west. A little further out are Chipping Norton Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Wheelbarrow Castle (4.9 miles north).