Hampshire · London and the South East
Shobley New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Shobley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shobley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
New roof snagging in Shobley
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Shobley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Shobley (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
When to book a survey in Shobley
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Places near Shobley
What else we do in Shobley
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Shobley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Shobley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shobley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Shobley questions
Will you come out to Shobley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shobley?
Yes, Shobley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
New roof snagging in Shobley: local notes
The wider area around Shobley has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.9 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Shobley is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Shobley
Around Shobley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School Academy, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shobley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.