Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Walton Manor New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Walton Manor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Walton Manor
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or blocked roof ventilation and gutters blocked by building debris.
Around Walton Manor, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Walton Manor (OX2, OX1)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Walton Manor questions
Is Walton Manor within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walton Manor?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
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 when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Walton Manor, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Walton Manor
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Around Walton Manor, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Walton Manor
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging looks like in Walton Manor
Holywell Manor, about 1 mile south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Walton Manor. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Walton Manor is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit Walton Manor as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Walton Manor and the places around it.
Every address in OX2 and OX1 is within our area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Combe Road, Keble Road and Crick Road, and we cover them all. Walton Manor sits on or near the A4144. Close by, we survey roofs in Jericho (1 mile south), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile east), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Around Walton Manor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oxford University Parks, Wychwood School and Oxford Academy. Also close by are St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (less than half a mile north-east) and The Gardeners Arms (less than half a mile south). Walton Manor’s nearest station is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Walton Manor includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Walton Manor
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs