Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ashlett
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ashlett, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
About our new roof snagging in Ashlett
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Some older homes in villages like Ashlett are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ashlett (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Common roof problems in Ashlett
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
We are often asked to look at:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
New roof snagging around Ashlett
Ashlett is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ashlett goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ashlett and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashlett. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO45 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Ashlett: Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Ashlett
Around Ashlett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and Falcon Hotel. The closest station to Ashlett is Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Mercury Marshes.
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Ashlett questions
Is my home in Ashlett 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ashlett, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Ashlett is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is Ashlett in your area?
Yes. We carry out new roof snagging in Ashlett, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t 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.
Checking the roof from ground level
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Ashlett can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes