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New roof snagging in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Sunningwell, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Sunningwell, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Sunningwell: what you get
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Sunningwell 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’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Sunningwell
Do you cover smaller places like Sunningwell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Sunningwell?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What new roof snagging looks like in Sunningwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Appleton Manor, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sunningwell goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Sunningwell, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Sunningwell is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Sunningwell: Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
Near you in Sunningwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Albert Park, Fitzharrys School and The Flowing Well pub and the streets around them. Sunningwell’s nearest station is Radley station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there is Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sunningwell
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Sunningwell, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for new roof snagging in Sunningwell
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
When to book a survey in Sunningwell
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Diary the defects period end date
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.