Hampshire · London and the South East
Purbrook New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Purbrook from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Surveys for landlords and agents in Purbrook
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our new roof snagging in Purbrook
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We are often asked to look into loose flashings at walls or chimneys and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
In a town like Purbrook, older streets usually sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older houses frequently have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Purbrook, the type of roof decides where the checks focus. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Purbrook (PO7, PO6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit in Purbrook runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Purbrook
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Purbrook?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Purbrook?
Yes, Purbrook is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Purbrook as anywhere else.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
Nearby places to Purbrook
What else we do in Purbrook
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Buying a home or a new roof in Purbrook
Purbrook lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Bedhampton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Warblington Castle, about 3.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Purbrook. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Purbrook for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Purbrook is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
New roof snagging in PO7 and PO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Purbrook: Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Purbrook
In Purbrook, that means homes and buildings near The Denmead Queen pub and Crookhorn College, among other places. Purbrook’s nearest station is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.