Hampshire · London and the South East
Fareham New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Fareham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Fareham
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and debris left in gutters or valleys.
In a town like Fareham, older streets normally sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Fareham, the type of roof decides where the checks focus, from fixings and underlay to ridges and valleys. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Fareham (PO16, PO14, PO15, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Fareham
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you live in an older home near St John The Evangelist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Fareham, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. On a house in a town like Fareham, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Fareham
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Fareham: local notes
Fareham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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. 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 let a flat or house near Fareham station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Fareham across London and South East England. Fareham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for new roof snagging. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, all of which we cover. Fareham sits on or near the A27 and A32, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Fareham, we cover Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fareham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Fareham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy, among other places. Fareham has its own railway station: Fareham station. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Also in Fareham
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fareham
Do you cover Fareham?
Yes, Fareham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is the coastal weather around Fareham 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.
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 look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
How do I book a survey in Fareham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.