Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ibthorpe, Hampshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Ibthorpe, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Damage to other parts of the building
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
About our new roof snagging in Ibthorpe
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 that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. Typical surveys look at ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Ibthorpe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Ibthorpe
The wider area around Ibthorpe has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 4.9 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Ibthorpe is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ibthorpe. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Ibthorpe, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ibthorpe
Typical jobs here are in homes near George And Dragon Public House. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
When to book a survey in Ibthorpe
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
Prices for new roof snagging in Ibthorpe
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Ibthorpe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Ibthorpe
Is my home in Ibthorpe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Ibthorpe?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.