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New roof snagging in Smannell, Hampshire
New roof snagging across Smannell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Smannell: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Smannell, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Smannell (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Smannell
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Nearby places to Smannell
What else we do in Smannell
Why act early in Smannell
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Smannell, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Smannell
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging looks like in Smannell
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Smannell. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Stoke Road and Smannell Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
What’s near Smannell
Around Smannell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and The Oak pub. The closest station to Smannell is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Smannell includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Smannell can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Smannell
How do I find out if my home in Smannell is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Smannell?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Smannell?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.