Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ovington, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ovington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
How new roof snagging works in Ovington
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you are worried about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ovington are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Ovington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Ovington
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Hinton Ampner House about 3.4 miles south-east, Ovington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ovington and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Ovington and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO24 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Ovington: Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ovington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bush Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Common questions in Ovington
Is Ovington within the area you cover?
Yes. Ovington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ovington?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Ovington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we are asked to look at in Ovington
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive