Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Greatham, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Greatham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Greatham
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Greatham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Greatham (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Greatham
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Greatham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore. If you’re just outside Greatham, we cover Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Around Greatham
The closest station to Greatham is Liss station, about 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Also near Greatham
What else we do in Greatham
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Greatham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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 written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the loft space dry. Fitted vents are checked.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
Questions from Greatham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greatham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Greatham?
Yes, Greatham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Greatham
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greatham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Useful tips for Greatham property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.