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New Roof Snagging in Sutton Courtenay
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Sutton Courtenay.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sutton Courtenay
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photographs that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
In a smaller place like Sutton Courtenay, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
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.
- Location
- Sutton Courtenay (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Sutton Courtenay
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. On a bungalow or cottage around Sutton Courtenay, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Sutton Courtenay
What else we do in Sutton Courtenay
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Sutton Courtenay is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, 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.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Common questions in Sutton Courtenay
Do you cover Sutton Courtenay?
Yes, Sutton Courtenay is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sutton Courtenay as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Sutton Courtenay?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Sutton Courtenay?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.
What new roof snagging looks like in Sutton Courtenay
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Sutton Courtenay has a long history of building, with Clifton Hampden Manor about 3.2 miles east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own a rental within reach of Appleford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Sutton Courtenay is about 2 miles north-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Sutton Courtenay is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Sutton Courtenay is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, The Nursery and Chapel Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Culham (1 mile north-east), Milton (1 mile south-west), Caldecott (1 mile north), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles east) and Great Western Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (7 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Sutton Courtenay
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to UTC Oxfordshire and The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Appleford station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.