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New Roof Snagging in Swinbrook
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Swinbrook, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Swinbrook
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, 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. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and gaps at new flashings, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like Swinbrook makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Swinbrook (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Swinbrook, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at 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’s visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a close look.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for new roof snagging in Swinbrook, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Swinbrook
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Swinbrook homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Swinbrook has a long history of building, with Minster Lovell Hall about 2.9 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Shipton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Swinbrook is about 3 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Swinbrook. Swinbrook is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX18 is covered for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Leafield (3 miles north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (3 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (3 miles north-east), Ascott Earl (3 miles north) and Ascott-under-Wychwood (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Witney (5 miles south-east), Carterton (3 miles south), Faringdon (11 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Swinbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Common questions in Swinbrook
Is Swinbrook within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Swinbrook?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Swinbrook as anywhere else.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.