Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Waltham Chase, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Waltham Chase, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Buying a home or a new roof in Waltham Chase
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
If you live in an older home near Waltham Chase Methodist Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Waltham Chase and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Waltham Chase. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SO32 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Waltham Chase
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Dog pub and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
New roof snagging in Waltham Chase: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
For a small place like Waltham Chase, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Waltham Chase (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Common roof problems in Waltham Chase
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Nearby places to Waltham Chase
Also in Waltham Chase
Questions from Waltham Chase
Do you carry out roof surveys in Waltham Chase?
Yes, Waltham Chase is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Waltham Chase within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Waltham Chase?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Waltham Chase 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.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For older village homes like those around Waltham Chase, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.