Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ashley, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Ashley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ashley
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Typical surveys look at loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like Ashley can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Ashley (BH25, SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Details hidden from sight
- What’s under the new coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Towns and villages near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Being in a smaller place like Ashley doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ashley
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Landlords with a home close to New Milton station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Around Ashley, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Ashley homes and their roofs
Ashley is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Historic houses like Highcliffe Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Ashley 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.
The streets around a church such as St. Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashley and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in BH25 and SO41 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Ashley, we cover New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House, The Arnewood School and Ballard School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Milford on Sea LNR.
Ashley questions
Will you come out to Ashley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Ashley hard on roofs?
It can do. Ashley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.