Hampshire · London and the South East
Ellingham New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Ellingham, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Ellingham: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are verge tiles or slates not secured and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
In a village or hamlet like Ellingham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Local roofs and buyers in Ellingham
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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.
In and around Ellingham, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Ellingham. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ellingham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in BH24 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Ellingham: Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Ellingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Beams Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Also in Ellingham
FAQs for Ellingham
Is my home in Ellingham listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Ellingham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How do I book a survey in Ellingham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Ellingham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Ellingham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ellingham
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- 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.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.