Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Gosport, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Gosport. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
New roof snagging in Gosport
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and damage to other parts of the building, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers.
Gosport is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older roofs are often slate or clay tile, and many later houses have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Gosport, the type of roof decides where the checks focus, from fixings and underlay to ridges and valleys. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Gosport: local notes
Gosport is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to St Faith's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Gosport is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Gosport and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Gosport is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging.
Every address in PO12 and PO13 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square. Gosport sits on or near the A32 and B3333, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Around Gosport
In Gosport, that means homes and buildings near St Vincent College, Brune Park Community School and Queen's Head pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
FAQs for Gosport
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gosport?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gosport?
Often, yes. Gosport is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Gosport
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A typical visit in Gosport begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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 the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gosport
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.