Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Horseport, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Horseport. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
How new roof snagging works in Horseport
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 including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and people most frequently book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Horseport are listed or sit 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 is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Horseport (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Horseport
What else we do in Horseport
Horseport homes and their roofs
The wider area around Horseport has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 3 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Horseport is in Hampshire. We visit Horseport as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Horseport is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SP6 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Horseport
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The George Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (less than half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horseport
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and letting agents in Horseport book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Horseport, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Horseport
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Questions from Horseport
Is Horseport within the area you cover?
Yes. Horseport is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horseport?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.