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New roof snagging in Nursling, Southampton
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Nursling, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Nursling: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Nursling can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Nursling (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Nursling
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you live in an older home near Lord's Hill Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
Also in Nursling
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Common questions in Nursling
Is my home in Nursling listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Nursling?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you work in Nursling?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Nursling.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nursling
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Nursling. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Nursling does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Nursling, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
New roof snagging around Nursling
Nursling is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4 miles east, show how far back building around Nursling goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Redbridge station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Nursling is about 2 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Nursling, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, large and small.
We survey roofs across the SO16 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Chambers Close and Cranmer Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Nursling include Hillyfields (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east), Maybush (1 mile south-east) and Coxford (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Around Nursling
In Nursling, that means homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, St James' Park and Oaklands Community School, among other places. Nursling’s nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.