Hampshire · London and the South East
Cliddesden New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Cliddesden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
New roof snagging in Cliddesden: what you get
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and damage to other parts of the building, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Cliddesden, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Cliddesden
Is my home in Cliddesden listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Cliddesden in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Cliddesden?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a 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 long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
New roof snagging in Cliddesden: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 4.8 miles north lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Cliddesden has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Cliddesden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Cliddesden is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG25 is covered for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Near you in Cliddesden
In Cliddesden, that means homes and buildings near Brighton Hill Community School, Hackwood Park and Jolly Farmer Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Useful tips for Cliddesden property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Cliddesden can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Read more
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we look at them closely.
Do you need new roof snagging in Cliddesden?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Poorly finished verges
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Leonard, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives