Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Knowle
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Knowle from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep the contract and invoices together
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Knowle
We carry out new roof snagging in Knowle and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and verge tiles or slates not secured, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Knowle, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Knowle (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Knowle
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Knowle, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Fareham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Knowle, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Knowle. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Knowle, we cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Knowle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Miners Arms and The Henry Cort Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Knowle is Fareham station, about 2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Knowle includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
Knowle questions
Will you come out to Knowle?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Knowle listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Knowle, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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When to book a survey in Knowle
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Francis, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knowle
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we can’t see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers