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New roof snagging in Shenington, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Shenington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
FAQs for Shenington
Do you cover Shenington?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Shenington is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Shenington?
Yes. Shenington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shenington
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about debris left in gutters or valleys and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Being in a small place like Shenington makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Shenington (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Useful tips for Shenington property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Shenington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Shenington homes and their roofs
About 1.9 miles north lies Upton House, a reminder of how long the area around Shenington has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Shenington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford.
New roof snagging in OX15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Shenington include Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Shenington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Not far away are Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.