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New roof snagging in Bassett Green, Southampton
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Bassett Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Bassett Green is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is 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.
Advice
How new roof snagging works in Bassett Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We are frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and gutters blocked by building debris, across loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Bassett Green, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
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.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bassett Green
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Common questions in Bassett Green
How do I find out if my home in Bassett Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bassett Green, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Bassett Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local roofs and buyers in Bassett Green
Bassett Green lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
With South Stoneham House about 0.6 miles east, the area around Bassett Green has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Swaythling station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether the building in Bassett Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of SO16, SO17 and SO18 is covered for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road. You will find Bassett Green on the M27, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bassett Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Riverside Park, The Brook pub and Cantell School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bassett Green is Swaythling station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Bassett Green includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
Common roof problems in Bassett Green
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
The streets around a church like St Alban's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone