Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Fox
New roof snagging in Fox, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
New roof snagging in Fox: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you are worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Fox, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Fox (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fox
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Fox homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Fox is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fox and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
New roof snagging in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Fox include Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Fox
The closest station to Fox is Grateley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Fox, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know 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.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Why act early in Fox
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fox can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
When to book a survey in Fox
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you’ll get the report
Towns and villages near Fox
What else we do in Fox
Fox questions
Will you come out to Fox?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Fox listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.