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New roof snagging in Catherington, Hampshire
New roof snagging in Catherington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Catherington
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Catherington
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like Catherington may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Catherington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Catherington?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Catherington?
Yes, Catherington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Catherington as anywhere else.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
New roof snagging in Catherington: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Catherington. Across Hampshire, we cover Catherington. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in PO8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Catherington include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Catherington
We work in homes and buildings around Horndean Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Catherington
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Catherington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Catherington?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.