Hampshire · London and the South East
Oakhanger New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Oakhanger and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
About our new roof snagging in Oakhanger
We carry out new roof snagging in Oakhanger and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Oakhanger 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 when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Oakhanger (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Oakhanger
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In Oakhanger, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Oakhanger is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU35. Close by, we survey roofs in Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Oakhanger
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Also near Oakhanger
Also in Oakhanger
What we’re asked to look at in Oakhanger
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Untidy or loose verge details
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary Magdalene's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Your questions about new roof snagging in Oakhanger
Do you cover smaller places like Oakhanger?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oakhanger?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Oakhanger can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.