Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in King's Somborne, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in King's Somborne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
What we’re asked to look at in King's Somborne
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
About our new roof snagging in King's Somborne
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are verge tiles or slates not secured and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as King's Somborne, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in King's Somborne
Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around King's Somborne. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in King's Somborne. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
New roof snagging in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find King's Somborne on the A3057, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in King's Somborne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Public House and the streets around them. King's Somborne’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Places near King's Somborne
What else we do in King's Somborne
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
King's Somborne questions
Do you cover smaller places like King's Somborne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in King's Somborne is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like King's Somborne, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Why act early in King's Somborne
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. For older village homes like those around King's Somborne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.