Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Great Shoddesden
We carry out new roof snagging in Great Shoddesden and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Great Shoddesden
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings 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. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Older buildings in small places like Great Shoddesden may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Great Shoddesden (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging in Great Shoddesden: local notes
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
In and around Great Shoddesden, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Great Shoddesden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Great Shoddesden. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
What’s near Great Shoddesden
Around Great Shoddesden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wellington Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Great Shoddesden includes Quarley Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Your questions about new roof snagging in Great Shoddesden
Will you come out to Great Shoddesden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Great Shoddesden in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Shoddesden is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Great Shoddesden?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Great Shoddesden, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Also near Great Shoddesden
What else we do in Great Shoddesden
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common roof problems in Great Shoddesden
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you let a flat or house near Grateley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Around Great Shoddesden, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Shoddesden
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide and our case studies.