Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Up Somborne
New roof snagging in Up Somborne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Up Somborne, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
New roof snagging in Up Somborne: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you are worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Up Somborne, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Up Somborne
What else we do in Up Somborne
Buying a home or a new roof in Up Somborne
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Around Up Somborne, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Up Somborne can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Up Somborne is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO20 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Up Somborne include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Up Somborne
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for new stains after a downpour
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Up Somborne questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Up Somborne?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Up Somborne?
Yes, Up Somborne is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Up Somborne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Up Somborne
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.