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New roof snagging in Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire
New roof snagging around Weston-on-the-Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
How new roof snagging works in Weston-on-the-Green
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Being in a small place like Weston-on-the-Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Weston-on-the-Green (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Weston-on-the-Green
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What new roof snagging looks like in Weston-on-the-Green
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Weston-on-the-Green is about 4 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Weston-on-the-Green, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Weston-on-the-Green is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Church Road, Blacksmiths Close and Westlands Avenue, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Weston Otmoor (1 mile east), Bletchingdon (2 miles west), Kirtlington (2 miles west), Hampton Poyle (3 miles south-west) and Islip (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (12 miles south-west) and Thame (14 miles south-east).
Around Weston-on-the-Green
For rail, the closest station is Islip station, about 2.7 miles south. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
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Also in Weston-on-the-Green
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Weston-on-the-Green
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
What affects the price in Weston-on-the-Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Weston-on-the-Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Weston-on-the-Green and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Weston-on-the-Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Weston-on-the-Green
Is Weston-on-the-Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Weston-on-the-Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Weston-on-the-Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you need to get into 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.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.