Hampshire · London and the South East
Ellisfield New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Ellisfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Ellisfield questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ellisfield?
Yes, Ellisfield is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ellisfield?
Yes, Ellisfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
New roof snagging in Ellisfield
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Older buildings in small places like Ellisfield may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Where
- Ellisfield (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Ellisfield, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us 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 checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older and listed buildings around Ellisfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Ellisfield
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Ellisfield
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Martin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Buying a home or a new roof in Ellisfield
About 3.9 miles south lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Ellisfield has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
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.
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Ellisfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG25 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Around Ellisfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Ellisfield includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.