Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Purbrook Heath
Independent new roof snagging in Purbrook Heath. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Purbrook Heath questions
How do I find out if my home in Purbrook Heath is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Purbrook Heath?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
About our new roof snagging in Purbrook Heath
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. Typical surveys look at gutters or fascias damaged during the job and underlay not dressed into the gutter, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
Some older homes in villages like Purbrook Heath are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Purbrook Heath (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
New roof snagging in Purbrook Heath: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Purbrook Heath, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Cosham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.2 miles east, show how far back building around Purbrook Heath goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Roofs in Purbrook Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Surveys in PO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Purbrook Heath, we cover Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
What’s near Purbrook Heath
In Purbrook Heath, that means homes and buildings near George Inn and Purbrook Park School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Purbrook Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Purbrook Heath, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
When to book a survey in Purbrook Heath
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
Towns and villages near Purbrook Heath
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.