Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Bighton, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Bighton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bighton
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about gaps at new flashings and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Older buildings in small places like Bighton may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Bighton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why act early in Bighton
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Bighton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for new roof snagging in Bighton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Bighton
The wider area around Bighton has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Bighton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bighton
In Bighton, that means homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Red Hill.
Nearby places to Bighton
Also in Bighton
Bighton: your questions answered
Is Bighton in the area you cover?
Yes, Bighton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bighton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Bighton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bighton and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Bighton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Bighton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.