Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Trotton Marsh
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Trotton Marsh.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
How new roof snagging works in Trotton Marsh
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are debris left in gutters or valleys and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Being in a small place like Trotton Marsh makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Trotton Marsh (GU30, GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Why it is worth a survey now in Trotton Marsh
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Around Trotton Marsh, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Trotton Marsh, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
New roof snagging around Trotton Marsh
With Cowdray House about 4.2 miles south-east, Trotton Marsh sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Trotton Marsh, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Trotton Marsh is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU30 and GU31 is covered for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Trotton Marsh, we cover Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Trotton Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Trotton Marsh
How do I find out if my home in Trotton Marsh is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Trotton Marsh?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Also in Trotton Marsh
Common roof problems in Trotton Marsh
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely