Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Godshill, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Godshill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Godshill
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We’re frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and debris left in gutters or valleys, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Godshill makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Godshill (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For an older or listed building in a place like Godshill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Godshill
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Godshill
Breamore House, about 2.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godshill. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Godshill is in Hampshire. In Godshill, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Godshill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Godshill, we cover Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Around Godshill
Around Godshill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fighting Cocks pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes.
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Godshill questions
Do you cover Godshill?
Yes, Godshill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godshill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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 gives time for any snags to be put right.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea when booking.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
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.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Godshill
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Godshill, 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.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common roof problems in Godshill
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you live in an older home near St Giles, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price