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New roof snagging in St Mary Bourne, Hampshire
New roof snagging in St Mary Bourne and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in St Mary Bourne: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’re worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like St Mary Bourne, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- St Mary Bourne (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. 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.
Also near St Mary Bourne
Also in St Mary Bourne
Buying a home or a new roof in St Mary Bourne
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. An older home may be listed, or stand 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 let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings from St Mary Bourne are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SP11. You’ll find streets such as Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around St Mary Bourne: Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
What’s near St Mary Bourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coronation Arms, among other places. The closest station to St Mary Bourne is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like St Mary Bourne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Mary Bourne
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Common questions in St Mary Bourne
Is my home in St Mary Bourne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is St Mary Bourne in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in St Mary Bourne as anywhere else.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.