Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Holbury, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Holbury.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Holbury: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and underlay not dressed into the gutter, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Holbury, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Holbury. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Holbury property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
What new roof snagging looks like in Holbury
Holbury lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building around Holbury goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For landlords with property near Netley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. In Holbury, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Holbury is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Holbury
We work in homes and buildings around The New Forest Academy, among other places. Holbury’s nearest station is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Homes around Holbury often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are 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 send us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holbury
Letting agents and landlords in Holbury book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Holbury: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Holbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Holbury?
Yes, Holbury is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.