Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Wantage New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Wantage. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
About our new roof snagging in Wantage
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We are frequently asked to look into flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Around towns like Wantage, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, frequently with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Wantage, those junctions are high on the list.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Wantage (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Wantage
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wantage?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Wantage?
Yes, Wantage is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wantage as anywhere else.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
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.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Wantage, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
When to book a survey in Wantage
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Useful tips for Wantage property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Wantage overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Left alone, both only get worse.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
New roof snagging around Wantage
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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For any home in Wantage, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Wantage, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Wantage on the A338 and A417, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Wantage has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Wantage
Typical jobs here are in homes near King Alfred's, Betjeman Millennium Park and The Abingdon Arms, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.