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New Roof Snagging in Wendlebury
Need new roof snagging in Wendlebury? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wendlebury
We carry out new roof snagging in Wendlebury and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about verge tiles or slates not secured and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Somewhere as small as Wendlebury, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Wendlebury
Will you come out to Wendlebury?
Yes. Wendlebury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Wendlebury in the area you cover?
Yes, Wendlebury is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Wendlebury
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Giles, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wendlebury, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Local roofs and buyers in Wendlebury
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Bicester Village station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Wendlebury is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wendlebury. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX25 for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wendlebury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Wendlebury frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Useful tips for Wendlebury property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.