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Steventon New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Steventon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Landlords, agents and block managers in Steventon
Landlords, agents and building managers in Steventon and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
New roof snagging in Steventon
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 check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Being in a small place like Steventon makes no difference to the inspection itself: 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Steventon (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Buying a home or a new roof in Steventon
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Didcot Parkway station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Steventon is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Steventon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, St Michael's Way and Hanney Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Milton Heights (1 mile south-east), Milton Hill (1 mile south-east), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (2 miles north-east) and Marcham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Steventon
We work in homes and buildings around The North Star Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3.6 miles east. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles south). Not far away are Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Common roof problems in Steventon
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Steventon: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Steventon?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Steventon within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Places near Steventon
What else we do in Steventon
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Steventon, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.