Oxfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Shippon, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Shippon, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Shippon: local notes
Historic houses such as Appleton Manor, about 3.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Shippon goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Radley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shippon and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Shippon
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and Albert Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
About our new roof snagging in Shippon
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 be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and signs of condensation in the roof space, on flashings and valleys, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
For a small place like Shippon, 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 when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for new roof snagging in Shippon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. In a place like Shippon, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Shippon
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Shippon can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Common questions in Shippon
Is Shippon within the area you cover?
Yes. Shippon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Shippon?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shippon as anywhere else.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Shippon?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
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. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.