Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in The Frenches
Wondering about the new roof at a property in The Frenches? You can book new roof snagging in The Frenches and across Hampshire.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What affects the price in The Frenches
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in The Frenches
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Older buildings in small places like The Frenches may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, 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.
- Place
- The Frenches (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older and listed buildings around The Frenches may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near The Frenches
What else we do in The Frenches
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do 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 between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around The Frenches frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in The Frenches
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
FAQs for The Frenches
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Frenches?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like The Frenches?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in The Frenches?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What new roof snagging looks like in The Frenches
Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Frenches. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in The Frenches get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover The Frenches. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO51 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around The Frenches: Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around The Frenches
The Frenches’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.7 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near The Frenches include Copythorne Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.