Hampshire · London and the South East
Trotton New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Trotton and across Hampshire.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
About our new roof snagging in Trotton
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Common reasons to book are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Trotton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Trotton (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Trotton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Common roof problems in Trotton
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Take an older house close to St George's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
New roof snagging around Trotton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Cowdray House about 3.2 miles east, Trotton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Trotton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Trotton. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Trotton include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Around Trotton
We work in homes and buildings around The Keeper's Arms Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Trotton includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Common questions in Trotton
Do you cover smaller places like Trotton?
Yes. Trotton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Trotton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.