Hampshire · London and the South East
Lychpit New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Lychpit, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
About our new roof snagging in Lychpit
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about verge tiles or slates not secured and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
For a small place like Lychpit, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Lychpit (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Lychpit
About 3 miles north-west lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Lychpit has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Lychpit is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lychpit and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in RG24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Lychpit include Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Lychpit
We work in homes and buildings around The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles west. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (under half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Lychpit can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Places near Lychpit
Other services in Lychpit
What we are asked to look at in Lychpit
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Lychpit: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lychpit?
Yes, Lychpit is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Lychpit as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lychpit?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Lychpit?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lychpit
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older and listed buildings around Lychpit may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Lychpit
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.