Hampshire · London and the South East
Hipley New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Hipley and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Hipley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
About our new roof snagging in Hipley
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Typical surveys look at cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and poorly finished verges, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Hipley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hipley (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Hipley
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
Nearby places to Hipley
Also in Hipley
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the price in Hipley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
New roof snagging in Hipley: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hipley, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We visit Hipley as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Hipley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across the PO7 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hipley
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
FAQs for Hipley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hipley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Hipley?
Yes, Hipley is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.