Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in The Hummicks, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across The Hummicks, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
New roof snagging in The Hummicks: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and broken coverings left on a new roof, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like The Hummicks 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 is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Local roofs and buyers in The Hummicks
The coast is about 2 miles or less from The Hummicks, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. With Beaulieu Palace House about 0.9 miles north-west, The Hummicks sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Road station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. In The Hummicks, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes The Hummicks. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO42 is covered for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside The Hummicks, we cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
What’s near The Hummicks
In The Hummicks, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like The Hummicks needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. Older cottages and farmhouses around The Hummicks 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.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Your questions about new roof snagging in The Hummicks
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Hummicks?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to The Hummicks?
Yes, The Hummicks is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in The Hummicks?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.