Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Fawley, Hampshire
New roof snagging around Fawley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How new roof snagging works in Fawley
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’re worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new-build homes alike.
Somewhere as small as Fawley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Fawley (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fawley: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fawley?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Fawley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Fawley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Fawley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Fawley.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What affects the price in Fawley
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it is worth a survey now in Fawley
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Older and listed buildings around Fawley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we look at them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Fawley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep warranty papers safe
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Local roofs and buyers in Fawley
Fawley lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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 Hamble station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Beaulieu Palace House lies about 4.4 miles west, so building around Fawley goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Fawley is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Fawley and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
New roof snagging in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Square, Whites Lane and Forge Lane. We also cover the places around Fawley: Stonehills (1 mile south-east), Ashlett (1 mile east), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-west) and Calshot (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (6 miles north).
What’s near Fawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy. The closest station to Fawley is Hamble station, roughly 3.2 miles north. A little further out are Coldeast (4.2 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.