Hampshire · London and the South East
Southwood New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Southwood. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Landlords, agents and block managers in Southwood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
New roof snagging in Southwood: what you get
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We are often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like Southwood can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Southwood (GU14, GU51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Southwood
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. In an older home around Southwood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Southwood, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Southwood
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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Southwood: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Southwood?
Yes, Southwood is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Southwood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Southwood
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- What happens after the report arrives
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Southwood is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Southwood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Southwood
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Fleet station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Southwood and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Southwood and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
New roof snagging in GU14 and GU51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Southwood: Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Around Southwood
Around Southwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near National Aerospace Library, Ancells Farm Park and Cove School. For rail, the closest station is Fleet station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.