Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Holybourne
New roof snagging in Holybourne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
How new roof snagging works in Holybourne
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Holybourne, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Holybourne (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Holybourne, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
When to book a survey in Holybourne
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
FAQs for Holybourne
Is Holybourne in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Holybourne is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holybourne?
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.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Places near Holybourne
What else we do in Holybourne
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Local roofs and buyers in Holybourne
About 4.6 miles west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Holybourne has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church like Holy Rood Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Holybourne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across GU34 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road and the roads around them. We also cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Near you in Holybourne
Around Holybourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart pub, Eggar's School and Treloar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.