Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Shalden, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Shalden, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shalden
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about gaps at new flashings and poorly finished verges.
Some older homes in villages like Shalden 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Shalden (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Shalden
Hall Place, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalden. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Shalden and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Shalden include Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Around Shalden
Shalden’s nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Holybourne Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Shalden, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Shalden: your questions answered
Is Shalden in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shalden is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Shalden listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Common roof problems in Shalden
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Diary the defects period end date
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.