Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Clayhall, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Clayhall, with photos and a written report.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
How new roof snagging works in Clayhall
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’ve noticed tiles or slates sitting out of line and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Clayhall, 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 Clayhall. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Clayhall (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Clayhall, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Clayhall questions
Is the coastal weather around Clayhall hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Clayhall within the area you cover?
Yes, Clayhall is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
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.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
New roof snagging around Clayhall
Clayhall is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near St Francis, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Clayhall is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO12. Whether your property is on The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Clayhall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bay House School, The Fighting Cocks pub and St Vincent College. The closest station to Clayhall is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Search (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Clayhall includes West of the River Alver.
Also near Clayhall
What else we do in Clayhall
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Clayhall is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Clayhall
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for new stains after a downpour
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys