Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Monk Sherborne
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Monk Sherborne, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging in Monk Sherborne
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photographs that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Monk Sherborne, 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’re 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 report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Monk Sherborne
More services for Monk Sherborne
Buying a home or a new roof in Monk Sherborne
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The Vyne, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monk Sherborne. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Monk Sherborne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Monk Sherborne. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG26 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Monk Sherborne include Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Near you in Monk Sherborne
We work in homes and buildings around Everest Community Academy, among other places. Monk Sherborne’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Monk Sherborne include Daneshill Park Woods.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Questions from Monk Sherborne
Do you cover Monk Sherborne?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Monk Sherborne?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need new roof snagging in Monk Sherborne?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Monk Sherborne, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.