Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Portchester, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Portchester, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Portchester: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like Portchester can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Portchester (PO16, PO6, PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
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What we are asked to look at in Portchester
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Common questions in Portchester
Do you cover smaller places like Portchester?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Portchester is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Portchester, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging in Portchester: local notes
Portchester lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Portchester as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Portchester and the places around it.
We cover every part of the PO16, PO6 and PO17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road. If you are just outside Portchester, we cover Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Portchester
In Portchester, that means homes and buildings near Portchester Community School and The Cormorant pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Portchester
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.