Hampshire · London and the South East
Tapnage New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Tapnage and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Tapnage can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Tapnage
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Some older homes in villages like Tapnage are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Tapnage (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Tapnage
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Signs you need new roof snagging in Tapnage
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Around Tapnage, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Tapnage: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Tapnage is listed?
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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tapnage?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Do you work in Tapnage?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Tapnage.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Local roofs and buyers in Tapnage
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Tapnage, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Tapnage, the roof can be surveyed. Tapnage is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in PO17 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Tapnage
For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Swanwick Lakes.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.