Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Sandleheath
New roof snagging in Sandleheath and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Sandleheath
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about untidy or loose verge details and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
For a small place like Sandleheath, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Sandleheath (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Sandleheath: your questions answered
Is my home in Sandleheath listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Sandleheath within the area you cover?
Yes, Sandleheath is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Buying a home or a new roof in Sandleheath
The wider area around Sandleheath has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 3.1 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Sandleheath is in Hampshire. Whether the building in Sandleheath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Sandleheath. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SP6 is covered for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Elms Close, Main Road and Old Brickyard Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Ashford (1 mile east), Alderholt (1 mile south), Damerham (1 mile north-west), Rockbourne (2 miles north) and Broxhill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sandleheath
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.5 miles east) and Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Sandleheath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sandleheath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A written report with photographs
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Sandleheath
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as Sandleheath Uniting Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
What else we do in Sandleheath
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.