Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ampfield
New roof snagging across Ampfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Ampfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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New roof snagging in Ampfield
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and damage to other parts of the building, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Ampfield are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ampfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Ampfield
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Chandlers Ford station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Ampfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane. With the A3090 close by, Ampfield is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Ampfield, we cover Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ampfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Mountbatten School and White Horse Public House, among other places. The closest station to Ampfield is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Diary the defects period end date
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Nearby places to Ampfield
What else we do in Ampfield
Why act early in Ampfield
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Ampfield, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Common questions in Ampfield
How do I find out if my home in Ampfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Ampfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Ampfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How do I book a survey in Ampfield?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers