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New roof snagging in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Shiplake, with photos and a clear written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Shiplake
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Common reasons to book are broken coverings left on a new roof and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like Shiplake 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 when 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, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older and listed buildings around Shiplake may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Shiplake, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Buying a home or a new roof in Shiplake
Greys Court, about 4.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shiplake. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. In Shiplake, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
We work across the RG9 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Shiplake include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Shiplake
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Loddon Nature Reserve. Shiplake’s nearest station is Wargrave station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Shiplake
Do you cover smaller places like Shiplake?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Shiplake is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What we’re asked to look at in Shiplake
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?