Hampshire · London and the South East
Rake New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Rake, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Rake
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We are often asked to look into loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Rake, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Rake (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Rake
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Rake Mission Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Rake, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of GU33 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Rake, we cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Rake
In Rake, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Inn, among other places. Rake’s nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Rake includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
Nearby places to Rake
Other services in Rake
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rake
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Questions from Rake
Is Rake in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Rake is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Rake listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rake can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Rake can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in Rake, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Rake
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive