Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Netley Marsh, with photos and a written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Netley Marsh frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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New roof snagging in Netley Marsh: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or blocked roof ventilation and gutters blocked by building debris.
Being in a small place like Netley Marsh makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Netley Marsh (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. In a small place like Netley Marsh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
New roof snagging around Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst New Forest station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Matthew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Netley Marsh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Netley Marsh is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road. We also cover the places around Netley Marsh: Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Near you in Netley Marsh
We work in homes and buildings around Hounsdown School and The White Horse pub. Netley Marsh’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Netley Marsh includes Testwood Lakes.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Netley Marsh
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
FAQs for Netley Marsh
Do you cover smaller places like Netley Marsh?
Yes. Netley Marsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netley Marsh?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
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. We will talk about access as you book.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.