Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Kingsmead
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Kingsmead, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Kingsmead, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Kingsmead: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We’re frequently asked to look into tiles or slates sitting out of line and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
Some older homes in villages like Kingsmead 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Kingsmead (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Questions from Kingsmead
How do I find out if my home in Kingsmead is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Kingsmead?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Local roofs and buyers in Kingsmead
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For any home in Kingsmead, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Kingsmead, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Kingsmead is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
New roof snagging in PO17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingsmead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Roebuck pub and the streets around them. Kingsmead’s nearest station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Kingsmead
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
If you let a flat or house near Botley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kingsmead
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs