Hampshire · London and the South East
South Ham New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around South Ham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Do you need new roof snagging in South Ham?
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Take an older house close to Saint Peter's Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
New roof snagging in South Ham: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. Common reasons to book are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and poorly finished verges, across loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
Smaller places like South Ham frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in South Ham or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Ham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Ham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near South Ham
Also in South Ham
Buying a home or a new roof in South Ham
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With The Vyne about 3.5 miles north, South Ham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In South Ham, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. South Ham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG22, RG21 and RG23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Landmarks near South Ham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
FAQs for South Ham
Will you come out to South Ham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover South Ham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- 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 with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Ham
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like South Ham, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Ham
- A written report with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to South Ham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Ham
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges