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Bitterne Park New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Bitterne Park from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep warranty papers safe
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
About our new roof snagging in Bitterne Park
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’re worried about poorly finished verges and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Bitterne Park 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a smaller place like Bitterne Park, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Bitterne Park: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bitterne Park is listed?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Bitterne Park hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
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 leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Also near Bitterne Park
What else we do in Bitterne Park
Checking the roof from the ground
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t 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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bitterne Park. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Bitterne Park
Bitterne Park lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Ascension, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 0.9 miles north, show how far back building around Bitterne Park goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Landlords with a home close to Bitterne station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Bitterne Park and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Bitterne Park is one of the places in Southampton we cover.
Every address in SO18, SO17 and SO19 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A3024, Bitterne Park is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. We also cover Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bitterne Park
In Bitterne Park, that means homes and buildings near Bitterne Park Hotel, Bitterne Park Primary School and Riverside Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Bitterne Park is Bitterne station, about 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Bitterne Park includes Netley Common.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.