Hampshire · London and the South East
Marchwood New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Marchwood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
About our new roof snagging in Marchwood
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters blocked by building debris, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Marchwood, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Marchwood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Marchwood homes and their roofs
Marchwood is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 2 miles east lies Southampton Tudor House and Garden, a reminder of how long the area around Marchwood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Millbrook (Hants) station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Marchwood is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Marchwood is one of the places in Hampshire we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SO40. That includes homes and businesses on Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans. Marchwood sits on or near the A326. If you are just outside Marchwood, we cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Around Marchwood
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse pub and Hounsdown School, among other places. Marchwood’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Marchwood include Testwood Lakes.
Common questions in Marchwood
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Marchwood, take more of a battering?
It can do. Marchwood is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Marchwood?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Marchwood?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Why act early in Marchwood
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Arranging work in a smaller place like Marchwood is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Marchwood
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marchwood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Towns and villages near Marchwood
Other services in Marchwood
Signs you need new roof snagging in Marchwood
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Apostle are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely