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New roof snagging in Westcot, Oxfordshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Westcot, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Common questions in Westcot
Is my home in Westcot listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Westcot?
Yes, Westcot is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
New roof snagging in Westcot
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you are worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Westcot, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Westcot (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Westcot are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Local roofs and buyers in Westcot
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Rood, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. In and around Westcot, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Westcot is about 4 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Westcot gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in OX12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Sparsholt (1 mile east), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (4 miles east) and Grove (4 miles east).
Near you in Westcot
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Day Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Towns and villages near Westcot
What else we do in Westcot
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Westcot, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.