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Chartwell Green New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Chartwell Green and the rest of Southampton. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Untidy or loose verge details
About our new roof snagging in Chartwell Green
We carry out new roof snagging in Chartwell Green and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about gaps at new flashings and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Smaller places like Chartwell Green often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Chartwell Green. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chartwell Green
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Chartwell Green
Chartwell Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. South Stoneham House, about 1.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chartwell Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Swaythling station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In Chartwell Green, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Southampton, we cover Chartwell Green and the places around it.
Every address in SO18 and SO30 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Chartwell Green include Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Chartwell Green has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Chartwell Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Itchen Valley Country Park, Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School. The closest station to Chartwell Green is Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Common questions in Chartwell Green
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chartwell Green?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartwell Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Chartwell Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Chartwell Green
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Take an older house close to Church of St James: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
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What else we do in Chartwell Green
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Chartwell Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Chartwell Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chartwell Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.