Hampshire · London and the South East
Old Netley New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Old Netley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
When to book a survey in Old Netley
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Paul’s Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
New roof snagging in Old Netley: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most frequently book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Older buildings in small places like Old Netley 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Netley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What new roof snagging looks like in Old Netley
Old Netley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Netley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Old Netley and nearby. Old Netley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SO31. You’ll find streets such as Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens. We also cover the places around Old Netley: Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Netley
In Old Netley, that means homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Netley include Netley Common.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Questions from Old Netley
Is the coastal weather around Old Netley hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Old Netley is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Netley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Old Netley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.