Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Upham, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Upham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Upham: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris 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 cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Some older homes in villages like Upham are listed or sit 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Upham
Will you come out to Upham?
Yes, Upham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Upham?
Yes, Upham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upham. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
New roof snagging in Upham: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Roofs in Upham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Upham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SO32 is covered for new roof snagging. Local streets include Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Upham: Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Upham
We work in homes and buildings around Brushmakers Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Upham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upham
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Also in Upham
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.