Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Liphook, Hampshire
We carry out new roof snagging in Liphook and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Local roofs and buyers in Liphook
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Liphook is about 8 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. If you are in Liphook, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on London Road, Station Road and Childerstone Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Liphook, we cover Weavers Down (1 mile west), Conford (1 mile north-west), Passfield (2 miles north-west), Milland (3 miles south) and Longmoor (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Liphook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Green Dragon Public House and Liphook Infant School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
How new roof snagging works in Liphook
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and people most often book us about damage to other parts of the building and gutters blocked by building debris.
Houses in smaller places like Liphook can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
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.
- Location
- Liphook (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Liphook
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church Centre, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
FAQs for Liphook
Is my home in Liphook listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Liphook within the area you cover?
Yes, Liphook is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Liphook is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What affects the price in Liphook
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.