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New roof snagging in Turville Heath, Oxfordshire
New roof snagging in Turville Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging in Turville Heath: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Turville Heath, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Turville Heath (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Turville Heath
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Your questions about new roof snagging in Turville Heath
Is Turville Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Turville Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Turville Heath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Local roofs and buyers in Turville Heath
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Stonor Park, about 1 mile south, show how far back building in the area around Turville Heath goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Around Turville Heath, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Turville Heath is about 7 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Turville Heath are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Turville Heath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across the RG9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Stonor (1 mile south-west), Northend (1 mile north-west), Ibstone (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west) and Howe Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Turville Heath
For a walk, there is Bald Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Turville Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.