Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Sun Rising New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sun Rising, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Sun Rising, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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 roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How new roof snagging works in Sun Rising
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are damage to other parts of the building and untidy or loose verge details, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Sun Rising may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Sun Rising (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Sun Rising
Do you cover smaller places like Sun Rising?
Yes, Sun Rising is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Sun Rising listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Sun Rising homes and their roofs
With Upton House about 0.5 miles east, Sun Rising sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Sun Rising is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Sun Rising and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Sun Rising is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for new roof snagging. Oxford is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Sun Rising Hill and Sugarswell Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Edgehill (1 mile north-east), Ratley (2 miles north-east) and Hornton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sun Rising
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.4 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
When to book a survey in Sun Rising
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Around Sun Rising, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone