Hampshire · London and the South East
Northney New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Northney? You can book new roof snagging in Northney and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
About our new roof snagging in Northney
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed debris left in gutters or valleys and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Northney may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Northney (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Northney: local notes
Northney lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Warblington Castle, about 1.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northney. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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 Warblington station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Northney and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Northney and the places around it.
All of PO11 is covered for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road. We also cover the places around Northney: North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
What’s near Northney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eames Farm and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. Northney’s nearest station is Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Northney, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Book snagging before the final payment
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Do you need new roof snagging in Northney?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Northney
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Your questions about new roof snagging in Northney
Is Northney within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northney?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Northney may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A written report with photographs
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.