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New roof snagging in Shirley, Southampton
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Shirley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Shirley
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
In a smaller place like Shirley, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Shirley
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Take an older house close to Shirley Parish Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Towns and villages near Shirley
Other services in Shirley
FAQs for Shirley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Shirley?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Shirley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Shirley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Shirley?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Homes around Shirley often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Shirley, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
New roof snagging in Shirley: local notes
Shirley lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 1.9 miles south-east, Shirley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Millbrook (Hants) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We visit Shirley as part of our work across Southampton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Southampton coverage includes Shirley.
All of SO15, SO16 and SO17 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on May Road, Dyer Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Shirley include the A3057, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Shirley, we cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Shirley is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton.
Near you in Shirley
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown Public House, St James' Park and Regents Park Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Shirley is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.