Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Fareham Common
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Fareham Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Fareham Common: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Houses in smaller places like Fareham Common can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fareham Common
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fareham Common
Is the coastal weather around Fareham Common hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Fareham Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging around Fareham Common
Fareham Common lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. If you are in Fareham Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Every address in PO16 and PO14 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street. Fareham Common is on the A32, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Fareham Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harrison Primary School, The Red Lion Hotel and Cams Hill School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Open spaces near Fareham Common include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Fareham Common
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Fareham Common often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Fareham Common
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Around Fareham Common, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition