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New Roof Snagging in Swerford
Need new roof snagging in Swerford? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
How new roof snagging works in Swerford
We carry out new roof snagging in Swerford and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We are often asked to look into untidy or loose verge details and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Being in a small place like Swerford makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
- Where
- Swerford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Swerford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Swerford
How do I find out if my home in Swerford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swerford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Swerford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Towns and villages near Swerford
What else we do in Swerford
New roof snagging around Swerford
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For any home in Swerford, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Swerford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Swerford. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across OX7 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Swerford
Around Swerford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boxing Hare pub. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.