Hampshire · London and the South East
Firgo New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Firgo, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Firgo
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
How new roof snagging works in Firgo
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
In a village or hamlet like Firgo, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Firgo
Also in Firgo
Your questions about new roof snagging in Firgo
Is Firgo within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Firgo?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Firgo is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Local roofs and buyers in Firgo
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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 your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Firgo for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Firgo is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of RG28 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you are just outside Firgo, we cover Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Firgo
Firgo’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Firgo
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in Firgo
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) 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
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Firgo, 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.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Firgo property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.