Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Finkley Down
Need new roof snagging in Finkley Down? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Finkley Down: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
For a small place like Finkley Down, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Finkley Down: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley Down is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Finkley Down is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SP11 and SP10 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Finkley Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
What’s near Finkley Down
In Finkley Down, that means homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy. The closest station to Finkley Down is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (less than half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Finkley Down, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Finkley Down
What else we do in Finkley Down
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Finkley Down, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- 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 checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Common questions in Finkley Down
How do I find out if my home in Finkley Down is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Finkley Down within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Finkley Down
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Finkley Down
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
In and around Finkley Down, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges