Hampshire · London and the South East
Criddlestyle New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Criddlestyle, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Criddlestyle: what you get
Our report records what we see with photos and plain 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 don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at new flashings and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Some older homes in villages like Criddlestyle are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Criddlestyle (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we check them closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
New roof snagging around Criddlestyle
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. With Breamore House about 3 miles north, Criddlestyle sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Giles, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. In Criddlestyle, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Criddlestyle. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Around Criddlestyle
Around Criddlestyle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and Fordingbridge Infant School. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Criddlestyle includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Criddlestyle: your questions answered
Is my home in Criddlestyle listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Criddlestyle?
Yes, Criddlestyle is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Criddlestyle, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.