Hampshire · London and the South East
Leigh Park New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Leigh Park from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
About our new roof snagging in Leigh Park
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We’re often asked to look into debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Leigh Park, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Leigh Park. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Leigh Park (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Leigh Park questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Leigh Park?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Leigh Park is within about 2 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Leigh Park is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Leigh Park is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Leigh Park, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Leigh Park
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Buying a home or a new roof in Leigh Park
Leigh Park lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Havant station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. With Warblington Castle about 1.9 miles south-east, the area around Leigh Park has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. Leigh Park is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Leigh Park and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO9 is covered for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Leigh Park: Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
What’s near Leigh Park
In Leigh Park, that means homes and buildings near St Albans Church and Park Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Havant station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What we’re asked to look at in Leigh Park
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If you live in an older home near St Francis, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance