Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Northington, Hampshire
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Northington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
New roof snagging in Northington
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and untidy or loose verge details.
Somewhere as small as Northington, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Northington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buying a home or a new roof in Northington
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Northington and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
What’s near Northington
In Northington, that means homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Northington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older cottages and farmhouses around Northington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Northington
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For landlords with property near Micheldever station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Northington
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Common questions in Northington
Is my home in Northington listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Northington in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Northington as anywhere else.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.