Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Hursley
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Hursley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging around Hursley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hursley can all book new roof snagging. Across Hampshire, we cover Hursley and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane. We also cover the places around Hursley: Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).
Near you in Hursley
Around Hursley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thornden School and The King's Head pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.
How new roof snagging works in Hursley
We carry out new roof snagging in Hursley and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hursley are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Hursley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hursley
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hursley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Hursley
How do I find out if my home in Hursley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Hursley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Hursley?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hursley
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hursley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Hursley
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.