Hampshire · London and the South East
Owslebury Bottom New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Owslebury Bottom and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Owslebury Bottom
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and people most often book us about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gutters blocked by building debris.
Older buildings in small places like Owslebury Bottom may be listed or 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’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. In a place like Owslebury Bottom, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Owslebury Bottom questions
Is Owslebury Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, Owslebury Bottom is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Owslebury Bottom in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Owslebury Bottom is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Owslebury Bottom
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Owslebury Bottom
What else we do in Owslebury Bottom
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Owslebury Bottom often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Owslebury Bottom homes and their roofs
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Owslebury Bottom can all book new roof snagging. Across Hampshire, we cover Owslebury Bottom and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
New roof snagging in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Owslebury Bottom
Around Owslebury Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ship Inn. Owslebury Bottom’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west. A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.