Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Lower Upham, Hampshire
New roof snagging in Lower Upham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Buying a home or a new roof in Lower Upham
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Hedge End station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lower Upham as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lower Upham include Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Lower Upham
We work in homes and buildings around Wyvern Technology College. The closest station to Lower Upham is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
About our new roof snagging in Lower Upham
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Upham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What new roof snagging does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Lower Upham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What affects the price in Lower Upham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a proper look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Questions from Lower Upham
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Upham?
Yes, Lower Upham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Upham is listed?
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.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.