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New roof snagging in Ashley Heath, Hampshire
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Ashley Heath and across Hampshire.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Ashley Heath: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed flashings not properly dressed or fixed and tiles or slates sitting out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Ashley Heath, 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’re 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 often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Ashley Heath (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Ashley Heath: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Whatever the street in Ashley Heath, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. If you’re in Ashley Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ashley Heath is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashley Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood Waldorf School, Ringwood School and Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
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Ashley Heath questions
Will you come out to Ashley Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Ashley Heath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What we can’t see
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:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Why act early in Ashley Heath
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Ashley Heath, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Ashley Heath
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Useful tips for Ashley Heath property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to a smaller place like Ashley Heath is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.