Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Braishfield
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Braishfield, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Braishfield: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are poorly finished verges and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Somewhere as small as Braishfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Braishfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Braishfield
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Your questions about new roof snagging in Braishfield
Is Braishfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Braishfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Braishfield?
Yes, Braishfield is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Braishfield
What else we do in Braishfield
What new roof snagging looks like in Braishfield
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. The wider area around Braishfield has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 3.3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Romsey station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Braishfield and the rest of Hampshire. Braishfield is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for new roof snagging. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SO51 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Braishfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Romsey School and The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. Braishfield’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Braishfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Braishfield
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.