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New roof snagging in Bassett, Southampton
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Bassett? We carry out new roof snagging in Bassett and across Southampton, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
New roof snagging in Bassett
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Bassett 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 checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Do you need new roof snagging in Bassett?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
South Stoneham House lies about 1.5 miles east, so building around Bassett goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
More services for Bassett
Bassett homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bassett, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Swaythling station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Bassett, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Bassett is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
We work across the SO16, SO17 and SO15 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bassett
In Bassett, that means homes and buildings near The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and the streets around them. The closest station to Bassett is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Bassett includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Bassett doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bassett
Landlords and letting agents in Bassett book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Bassett
How do I find out if my home in Bassett is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bassett, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Bassett is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you work in Bassett?
Yes, we do. Bassett is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.