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New roof snagging in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Shiplake Cross and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
New roof snagging in Shiplake Cross
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. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at tiles or slates sitting out of line and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.
For a small place like Shiplake Cross, 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 on weekdays and at weekends.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Shiplake Cross, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Shiplake Cross
Is my home in Shiplake Cross listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shiplake Cross?
Yes, Shiplake Cross is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Buying a home or a new roof in Shiplake Cross
About 3.8 miles north-west lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Shiplake Cross has been built on. If your home is one of 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Shiplake station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Shiplake Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Shiplake Cross is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for new roof snagging.
All of RG9 is within our area for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close. If you’re just outside Shiplake Cross, we cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Around Shiplake Cross
Around Shiplake Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, among other places. The closest station to Shiplake Cross is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.