Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Empshott, Hampshire
We carry out new roof snagging in Empshott and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Questions from Empshott
How do I find out if my home in Empshott is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Empshott?
Yes, Empshott is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
About our new roof snagging in Empshott
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We are often asked to look into underlay not dressed into the gutter and poorly finished verges, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Empshott, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Empshott (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Empshott
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a small place like Empshott, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Places near Empshott
What else we do in Empshott
Empshott homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you let a flat or house near Liss station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Rood, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Empshott, the roof can be surveyed. Empshott is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for new roof snagging. Guildford is in our area too.
New roof snagging in GU33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Mill Lane and Church Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Around Empshott
The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Empshott
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Empshott can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Empshott, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.