Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in St Ives
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in St Ives, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in St Ives
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you are worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like St Ives may be listed or 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 is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- St Ives (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in St Ives
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for St Ives
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Ives?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like St Ives?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around St Ives, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Outbuildings and barns around St Ives are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Ives
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
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When to book a survey in St Ives
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
St Ives homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 4.5 miles south-east lies Avon Tyrrell House, a reminder of how long the area around St Ives has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
St Ives is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in St Ives can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes St Ives and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around St Ives
In St Ives, that means homes and buildings near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes