Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Kentsboro
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Kentsboro, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How new roof snagging works in Kentsboro
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. Common reasons to book are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Kentsboro, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Kentsboro
Is Kentsboro within the area you cover?
Yes. Kentsboro 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.
Is my home in Kentsboro listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How do I book a survey in Kentsboro?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Kentsboro
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Problems we come across often include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Around Kentsboro, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Kentsboro, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Local roofs and buyers in Kentsboro
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Kentsboro, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO20 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Kentsboro
The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For older village homes like those around Kentsboro, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.