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New Roof Snagging in Northam
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Northam, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
About our new roof snagging in Northam
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you are worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and tiles or slates sitting out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Northam, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Northam or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Northam
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Augustine, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Northam questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northam?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Northam within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
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 so we focus on what can be seen.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
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’ll talk about access when you book.
What new roof snagging looks like in Northam
Northam is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northam. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Bitterne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Northam. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO14, SO19 and SO18 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Northam: Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Around Northam
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Northam includes Netley Common.
Towns and villages near Northam
Also in Northam
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Northam
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Northam is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Northam. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.