Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Hundred Acres, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Hundred Acres. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Hundred Acres
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hundred Acres, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hundred Acres (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Hundred Acres
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hundred Acres, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hundred Acres, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO17. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road. If you’re just outside Hundred Acres, we cover North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
What’s near Hundred Acres
The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hundred Acres include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Questions from Hundred Acres
How do I find out if my home in Hundred Acres is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Hundred Acres hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I book a survey in Hundred Acres?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
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What else we do in Hundred Acres
Prices for new roof snagging in Hundred Acres
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hundred Acres
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hundred Acres and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Hundred Acres needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.