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New roof snagging in Hounsdown, Southampton
New roof snagging in Hounsdown, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Hounsdown
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We are frequently asked to look into poorly finished verges and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like Hounsdown can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hounsdown
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hounsdown, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Hounsdown is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Hounsdown?
Yes, Hounsdown is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when you book.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Places near Hounsdown
Also in Hounsdown
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for new roof snagging in Hounsdown, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why get it checked now?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Around Hounsdown, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Local roofs and buyers in Hounsdown
Hounsdown lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 4.1 miles east, Hounsdown sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Totton station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Colbury Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. Whether the building in Hounsdown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Southampton coverage includes Hounsdown and the places around it.
Every address in SO40 is within our area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Hounsdown, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hounsdown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Foxhills Infant School and The Forest Inn. Hounsdown’s nearest station is Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hounsdown includes Testwood Lakes.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hounsdown, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.