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New roof snagging in Penton Mewsey, Hampshire
Independent new roof snagging in Penton Mewsey. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Penton Mewsey
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
In a village or hamlet like Penton Mewsey, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Penton Mewsey (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Penton Mewsey
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older cottages and farmhouses around Penton Mewsey can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Buying a home or a new roof in Penton Mewsey
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Penton Mewsey as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of SP11 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Penton Mewsey
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Questions from Penton Mewsey
Is my home in Penton Mewsey listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Penton Mewsey?
Yes, Penton Mewsey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Penton Mewsey, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Prices for new roof snagging in Penton Mewsey
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
When to book a survey in Penton Mewsey
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Penton Mewsey
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers