Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Knapp
New roof snagging across Knapp, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
New roof snagging in Knapp: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay at the eaves left exposed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Being in a small place like Knapp makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Knapp (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Knapp
What else we do in Knapp
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Knapp needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Knapp homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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 are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Chandlers Ford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Knapp and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Knapp and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO51 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Knapp: Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Knapp
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Horse Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Questions from Knapp
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Knapp?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Knapp?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
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.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Knapp. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Why it is worth a survey now in Knapp
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Outbuildings and barns around Knapp are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Knapp
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.