Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Lymore, Hampshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Lymore, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Lymore: local notes
Lymore is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. 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’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We visit Lymore as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lymore and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO41 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Near you in Lymore
We work in homes and buildings around Priestlands School and The Crown Public House. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lymore include Milford on Sea LNR.
New roof snagging in Lymore: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Lymore and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Lymore, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Lymore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Lymore can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Questions from Lymore
How do I find out if my home in Lymore is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Lymore?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Nearby places to Lymore
What else we do in Lymore
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we’re asked to look at in Lymore
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top