Hampshire · London and the South East
Preston Candover New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Preston Candover from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Preston Candover can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Preston Candover: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about missing or blocked roof ventilation and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Some older homes in villages like Preston Candover are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Preston Candover: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Preston Candover?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Preston Candover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I book a survey in Preston Candover?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Useful tips for Preston Candover property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
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, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Preston Candover
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What affects the price in Preston Candover
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Preston Candover
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Take an older house close to Church of St. Mary the Virgin: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
Preston Candover homes and their roofs
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Hall Place, about 3.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Preston Candover. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Preston Candover, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Preston Candover is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across the RG25 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You will find streets like Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Around Preston Candover
In Preston Candover, that means homes and buildings near The Purefoy Arms Public House, among other places. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Preston Candover include Farleigh Hill.