Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lower Burgate
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Lower Burgate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lower Burgate
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Burgate are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Lower Burgate (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lower Burgate
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Burgate
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like Lower Burgate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Lower Burgate questions
Is my home in Lower Burgate listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Burgate?
Yes. Lower Burgate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Lower Burgate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Lower Burgate
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses like Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Lower Burgate goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. We cover Lower Burgate and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
New roof snagging in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
What’s near Lower Burgate
Around Lower Burgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fordingbridge Infant School and The George Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Blashford Lakes.