Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Swalcliffe New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Swalcliffe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
About our new roof snagging in Swalcliffe
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Swalcliffe makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Swalcliffe (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the price in Swalcliffe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
Common questions in Swalcliffe
Do you cover Swalcliffe?
Yes, Swalcliffe is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Swalcliffe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Swalcliffe?
Yes, Swalcliffe is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Towns and villages near Swalcliffe
What else we do in Swalcliffe
New roof snagging around Swalcliffe
Historic houses like Broughton Castle, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Swalcliffe goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Swalcliffe is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Swalcliffe and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: OX15. That includes homes and businesses on The Green, Bakers Lane and Brick Row and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Swalcliffe: Tadmarton (1 mile east), Burdrop (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile west), Sibford Gower (2 miles west) and Shutford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles north-east), Grimsbury (6 miles east) and Ruscote (4 miles north-east).
Around Swalcliffe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lampet Arms and the streets around them. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Broughton Castle (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Swalcliffe include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Swalcliffe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.