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New Roof Snagging in Steephill
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Steephill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
How new roof snagging works in Steephill
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed flashings not properly dressed or fixed and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys alike.
Somewhere as small as Steephill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Steephill (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Steephill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
New roof snagging around Steephill
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Steephill, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Historic houses such as Rylstone Manor, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Steephill goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Shanklin station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to Church of St. Alban-the-martyr: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Steephill is about 3 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Steephill as part of our work across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Steephill. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
New roof snagging in PO38 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Love Lane, Steephill Road and Castle Court or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A3055 close by, Steephill is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Steephill: Ventnor (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Nettlecombe (2 miles north-west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Bonchurch (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Steephill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose Inn and St Catherine's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Longshoremans Museum (0.6 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s St Boniface Down.
Why act early in Steephill
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Steephill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Steephill questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Steephill?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is my home in Steephill 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 climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s 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.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges