Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Viables, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Viables. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in Viables
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We are often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
In a smaller place like Viables, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Viables (RG21, RG22, RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Being in a smaller place like Viables does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Viables, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Viables questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Viables?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Viables?
Yes, Viables is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you use drones?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What new roof snagging looks like in Viables
The Vyne, about 3.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Viables. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Viables work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG21, RG22 and RG25 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Viables: Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
What’s near Viables
We work in homes and buildings around The Costello School, Queen Mary's College and Hackwood Park. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.3 miles north. A little further out are Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Viables includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why act early in Viables
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In an older home around Viables, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Viables
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Common reasons to book include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one