Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Littleton, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Littleton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Littleton
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Being in a small place like Littleton makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Littleton (SO22)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs and buyers in Littleton
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Catherine are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Littleton is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Littleton, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SO22 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Rutledge Drive, Fyfield Way and Hilden Way, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Harestock (1 mile south-east), Weeke (1 mile south-east), Sparsholt (1 mile south-west), Westley (2 miles west) and Abbotts Barton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Littleton
Around Littleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and The Running Horse pub, among other places. The closest station to Littleton is Winchester station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Common roof problems in Littleton
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Landlords with a home close to Winchester 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.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Littleton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Littleton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Littleton: your questions answered
Is my home in Littleton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Littleton?
Yes. Littleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges