Hampshire · London and the South East
Cadnam New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Cadnam from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
How new roof snagging works in Cadnam
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed gutters blocked by building debris and poorly finished verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Cadnam, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Cadnam (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cadnam
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Buying a home or a new roof in Cadnam
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Cadnam, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Landford Manor, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cadnam. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Cadnam gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Cadnam is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Cadnam
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cadnam includes Copythorne Common.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Cadnam
Is the coastal weather around Cadnam hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Cadnam 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’s worth checking before planning any.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you work in Cadnam?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Cadnam.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cadnam
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Cadnam can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.