Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lockerley
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lockerley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Questions from Lockerley
Will you come out to Lockerley?
Yes, Lockerley is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Lockerley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lockerley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
New roof snagging in Lockerley
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We are often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Lockerley, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Lockerley (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Lockerley
The wider area around Lockerley has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 1.8 miles east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Lockerley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lockerley: Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lockerley
Around Lockerley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Places near Lockerley
More services for Lockerley
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Lockerley, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Common roof problems in Lockerley
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lockerley
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lockerley. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.