Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ashurst, Hampshire
New roof snagging in Ashurst and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Ashurst: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Common reasons to book are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and gutters blocked by building debris, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Ashurst 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Ashurst
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you live in an older home near Colbury Christ Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Local roofs and buyers in Ashurst
Ashurst lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashurst. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst New Forest station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO40 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Near you in Ashurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
What affects the price in Ashurst
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
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Ashurst: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Ashurst hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Details hidden from sight
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Ashurst 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.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.