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New roof snagging in Sutton-under-Brailes, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sutton-under-Brailes. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Sutton-under-Brailes
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed tiles or slates sitting out of line and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton-under-Brailes are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Sutton-under-Brailes (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Sutton-under-Brailes
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton-under-Brailes?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Sutton-under-Brailes within the area you cover?
Yes, Sutton-under-Brailes is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Do you need new roof snagging in Sutton-under-Brailes?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For any home in Sutton-under-Brailes, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they will not be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Places near Sutton-under-Brailes
What else we do in Sutton-under-Brailes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sutton-under-Brailes
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
New roof snagging in Sutton-under-Brailes: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Thomas a Becket Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Sutton-under-Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Sutton-under-Brailes, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Sutton-under-Brailes and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Sutton-under-Brailes include Lower Brailes (1 mile north-east) and Upper Brailes (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (9 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (9 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
What’s near Sutton-under-Brailes
In Sutton-under-Brailes, that means homes and buildings near Cherington Arms Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and Ellen Badger Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Sutton-under-Brailes includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Sutton-under-Brailes often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.