Hampshire · London and the South East
Chilbolton New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Chilbolton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Chilbolton
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and signs of condensation in the roof space, across loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like Chilbolton 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
New roof snagging in Chilbolton: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Less, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Chilbolton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Chilbolton and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chilbolton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. Chilbolton’s nearest station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake.
Questions from Chilbolton
Is Chilbolton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chilbolton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chilbolton as anywhere else.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Chilbolton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
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Common roof problems in Chilbolton
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Common reasons to book include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.