Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shipton-on-Cherwell New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Shipton-on-Cherwell, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
About our new roof snagging in Shipton-on-Cherwell
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you are worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Shipton-on-Cherwell are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Shipton-on-Cherwell
About 2.5 miles west lies Blenheim Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Shipton-on-Cherwell 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Tackley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Shipton-on-Cherwell. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Shipton-on-Cherwell and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the OX5 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Shipton-on-Cherwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Boat Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Woodsides Meadow.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shipton-on-Cherwell
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. In a place like Shipton-on-Cherwell, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
FAQs for Shipton-on-Cherwell
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes, Shipton-on-Cherwell is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What we are asked to look at in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Cross: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Shipton-on-Cherwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
What affects the price in Shipton-on-Cherwell
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Shipton-on-Cherwell, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.