Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Crofton, Hampshire
We carry out new roof snagging in Crofton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Crofton: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
In a village or hamlet like Crofton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Crofton (PO14, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Crofton
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Towns and villages near Crofton
What else we do in Crofton
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crofton
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
New roof snagging around Crofton
Crofton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church such as Peel Common Mission Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Fareham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Crofton and the rest of Hampshire. Crofton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging.
New roof snagging in PO14 and PO13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Crofton include Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Around Crofton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baycroft School and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit. The closest station to Crofton is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Crofton: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Crofton, take more of a battering?
It can do. Crofton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Crofton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Crofton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- 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.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.