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New roof snagging in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Steeple Aston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
About our new roof snagging in Steeple Aston
We carry out new roof snagging in Steeple Aston and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into underlay not dressed into the gutter and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Steeple Aston, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Steeple Aston
Is Steeple Aston in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Steeple Aston as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Steeple Aston is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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 the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How do I book a survey in Steeple Aston?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Local roofs and buyers in Steeple Aston
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Steeple Aston as part of our work across London and South East England. Steeple Aston is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX25 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Steeple Aston, we cover Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
What’s near Steeple Aston
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Lion pub. The closest station to Steeple Aston is Heyford station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Steeple Aston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Prices for new roof snagging in Steeple Aston
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a place like Steeple Aston, 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Steeple Aston
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Steeple Aston
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
For landlords with property near Heyford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos