Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Burley, Hampshire
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Burley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Burley
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, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are poorly finished verges and gutters blocked by building debris.
Older buildings in small places like Burley 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Burley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Burley
The wider area around Burley has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 2.3 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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 Sway station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Burley is in Hampshire. Roofs in Burley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BH24. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Mall, The Cross and Doveys Close. We also cover the places around Burley: Burley Street (1 mile north-west), Bagnum (2 miles west), Foulford (2 miles north-west), Crow (3 miles west) and Forest Corner (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (8 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), New Milton (5 miles south) and Ringwood (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Burley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burley Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sway station, roughly 5 miles south-east of the centre. The countryside around Burley includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Burley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For an older or listed building in a place like Burley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Burley
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
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FAQs for Burley
Do you cover Burley?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Burley is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Burley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
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.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What new roof snagging does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs