Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Andover, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Andover and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Andover
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Around towns like Andover, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, often with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you are buying in Andover, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Andover (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Andover
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Andover
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Andover?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 there anything to prepare before you come to Andover?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Let us know about parking and access in Andover too.
Do you work in Andover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Andover included.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
New roof snagging around Andover
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Andover, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Andover and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP10 and SP11 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A303 and A342, Andover is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Andover: Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Andover has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Andover
We work in homes and buildings around The Angel Inn, Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A typical visit in Andover begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Andover
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers