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New roof snagging in Tadmarton, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Tadmarton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Tadmarton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible 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 written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Tadmarton
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Tadmarton, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Tadmarton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
New roof snagging in Tadmarton: local notes
Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 1.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tadmarton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Banbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Tadmarton is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tadmarton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Tadmarton is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX15 is covered for new roof snagging. Local streets include Main Street and Old Glebe, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Swalcliffe (1 mile west), Shutford (2 miles north), Milcombe (2 miles south-east), Burdrop (2 miles west) and Sibford Ferris (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Tadmarton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lampet Arms. The closest station to Tadmarton is Banbury station, roughly 4.5 miles east. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (4 miles east) and Broughton Castle (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Questions from Tadmarton
Do you cover smaller places like Tadmarton?
Yes, Tadmarton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tadmarton?
Yes, Tadmarton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Tadmarton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What new roof snagging does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tadmarton
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tadmarton
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a small place like Tadmarton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need new roof snagging in Tadmarton?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gaps at new flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price