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New roof snagging in Boorley Green, Hampshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Boorley Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Boorley Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Boorley Green, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Boorley Green or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Boorley Green (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Boorley Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Boorley Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Common roof problems in Boorley Green
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
With South Stoneham House about 4.3 miles west, the area around Boorley 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.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
New roof snagging around Boorley Green
Boorley Green lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near St Luke's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Boorley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Boorley Green, we can survey the roof. Boorley Green is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
New roof snagging in SO32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Braxells Road, Bushy Dene Road and Harper Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Boorley Green, we cover Durley (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile south), Horton Heath (2 miles north-west), Curdridge (2 miles east) and Fair Oak (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Boorley Green
In Boorley Green, that means homes and buildings near Wildern School and Wildern School. Boorley Green’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (3.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Boorley Green includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
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Common questions in Boorley Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boorley Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Boorley Green?
It can do. Boorley Green is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.