Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Chawton
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Chawton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Chawton
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 detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are untidy or loose verge details and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, across flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Chawton, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Chawton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chawton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Common roof problems in Chawton
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Chawton, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us 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.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Chawton questions
How do I find out if my home in Chawton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Chawton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
What else we do in Chawton
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
New roof snagging in Chawton: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Bentworth Hall about 2.8 miles west, Chawton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Chawton and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Chawton. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU34 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Near you in Chawton
Around Chawton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyfriar pub and Amery Hill School. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Chawton include King's Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Chawton
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.