Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Swanwick
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Swanwick. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Swanwick: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Swanwick?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Swanwick is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is Swanwick within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How new roof snagging works in Swanwick
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and underlay at the eaves left exposed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Swanwick, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Swanwick (SO31, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. For an older or listed building in a place like Swanwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Swanwick
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Swanwick
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Swanwick, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Local roofs and buyers in Swanwick
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Swanwick, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Bursledon station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In Swanwick, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Swanwick and the places around it.
All of SO31 and PO15 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane. We also cover Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Swanwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Ship Inn and Brookfield Community School and Language College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.