Hampshire · London and the South East
Owslebury New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Owslebury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
About our new roof snagging in Owslebury
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at poorly finished verges and broken coverings left on a new roof, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Owslebury 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’s 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Owslebury, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Owslebury
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in Owslebury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Owslebury?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Owslebury?
Yes. Owslebury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What new roof snagging looks like in Owslebury
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Owslebury and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Owslebury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles west. Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.