Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Portmore
Independent new roof snagging in Portmore. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Poorly finished verges
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What affects the price in Portmore
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Portmore
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay at the eaves left exposed and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
In a village or hamlet like Portmore, 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Portmore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Portmore, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a careful look.
Portmore: your questions answered
Is Portmore within the area you cover?
Yes, Portmore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Portmore listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Portmore homes and their roofs
Portmore is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Saint Nicholas Chapel, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Portmore goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Portmore and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Portmore and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SO41. Whether your property is on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Portmore
We work in homes and buildings around William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, Priestlands School and Walhampton Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Portmore
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges