Portsmouth · London and the South East
Portsmouth New Roof Snagging
Need new roof snagging in Portsmouth? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
New roof snagging in Portsmouth: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and gaps at new flashings.
Property in a place the size of Portsmouth can change hands quickly, and a roof is easy to overlook on a viewing. A new or replacement roof can also look neat from the pavement and still have snags at ridges, valleys or flashings. A careful look before you commit, to a purchase or to the final payment, gives you something in writing to raise.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Visits in a place the size of Portsmouth range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Portsmouth?
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
If you own a rental within reach of Fratton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Questions from Portsmouth
Is my home in Portsmouth listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Portsmouth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Why act early in Portsmouth
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Roofs in a place the size of Portsmouth range from new to very old, but none of them improve with neglect. A loose ridge, a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet is a small job today and a bigger one after a wet winter.
For a price for your roof in Portsmouth, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Portsmouth
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
New roof snagging around Portsmouth
Portsmouth is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Wilfrid, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Portsmouth is in England. In Portsmouth, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across the surrounding area, large and small.
Every address in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Portsmouth is on the A3 and A27, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Around Portsmouth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there is Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.