Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Stonehills
New roof snagging in Stonehills from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stonehills
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Older buildings in small places like Stonehills may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
New roof snagging in Stonehills: local notes
Stonehills lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Hamble 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 All Saints: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stonehills can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO45 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Stonehills and Fawley Bypass. We also cover Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Near you in Stonehills
In Stonehills, that means homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy, among other places. Stonehills’s nearest station is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
Do you need new roof snagging in Stonehills?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.6 miles west, the area around Stonehills has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Stonehills often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Useful tips for Stonehills property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
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Stonehills questions
Is Stonehills within the area you cover?
Yes. Stonehills is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stonehills?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Prices for new roof snagging in Stonehills
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers