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New roof snagging in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Stonesfield.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stonesfield
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at debris left in gutters or valleys and damage to other parts of the building, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Stonesfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stonesfield (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Stonesfield
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stonesfield. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a place like Stonesfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Stonesfield
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Stonesfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Stonesfield homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Blenheim Palace, about 3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Stonesfield goes. If your house is among 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. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James the Great are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Finstock station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Stonesfield is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stonesfield and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Hunt's Close and Pond Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Combe (1 mile south-east), Fawler (1 mile west), East End (2 miles south), Finstock (2 miles west) and Charlbury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stonesfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Head pub, among other places. The closest station to Stonesfield is Finstock station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Morris Motors Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Stonesfield includes Blenheim Farm.
Common questions in Stonesfield
Is Stonesfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Stonesfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stonesfield?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.