Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in South Down
New roof snagging across South Down, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
How new roof snagging works in South Down
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Some older homes in villages like South Down 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- South Down (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older and listed buildings around South Down may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Down
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need new roof snagging in South Down
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For landlords with property near Shawford station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
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What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like South Down, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
South Down: your questions answered
Is South Down in the area you cover?
Yes, South Down is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in South Down listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
New roof snagging around South Down
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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. 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 All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Down and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover South Down. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road. We also cover Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near South Down
Around South Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn and Thornden School, among other places. South Down’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.