Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Alderholt, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Alderholt and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
New roof snagging in Alderholt
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
Around Alderholt, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Alderholt (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Alderholt
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Alderholt
Is my home in Alderholt listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Alderholt in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
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.
Will you check every nail and clip?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Why act early in Alderholt
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In an older home around Alderholt, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- File all paperwork for the new roof
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to Alderholt is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Alderholt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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New roof snagging around Alderholt
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’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. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Alderholt goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Alderholt is in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Alderholt, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SP6 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill. Alderholt sits on or near the B3078. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Around Alderholt
In Alderholt, that means homes and buildings near The Churchill Arms and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.