Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Sherborne St John, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sherborne St John, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Sherborne St John: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris 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. Each item is photographed. 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 survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and poorly finished verges.
For a small place like Sherborne St John, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Sherborne St John (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Sherborne St John can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Buying a home or a new roof in Sherborne St John
The Vyne, about 1.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sherborne St John. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Sherborne St John get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Sherborne St John and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG24 is within our area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Around Sherborne St John
In Sherborne St John, that means homes and buildings near Everest Community Academy. The closest station to Sherborne St John is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sherborne St John include Daneshill Park Woods.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Sherborne St John
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common questions in Sherborne St John
Is Sherborne St John in the area you cover?
Yes, Sherborne St John is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Sherborne St John?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sherborne St John, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)