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Sprig's Alley New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Sprig's Alley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Sprig's Alley: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you are worried about verge tiles or slates not secured and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
For a small place like Sprig's Alley, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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Sprig's Alley: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sprig's Alley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Sprig's Alley?
Yes, Sprig's Alley is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Buying a home or a new roof in Sprig's Alley
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 4.4 miles west lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Sprig's Alley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover Sprig's Alley and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Sprig's Alley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX39 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly, all of which we cover. We also cover Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Around Sprig's Alley
In Sprig's Alley, that means homes and buildings near Sir Charles Napier Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
Common roof problems in Sprig's Alley
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Saunderton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Sprig's Alley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Sprig's Alley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.