Hampshire · London and the South East
West Wellow New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in West Wellow? We carry out new roof snagging in West Wellow and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
New roof snagging in West Wellow
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
For a small place like West Wellow, 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 as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
West Wellow: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Wellow?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in West Wellow listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near West Wellow 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 start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in West Wellow, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in West Wellow
With Landford Manor about 2 miles west, West Wellow sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. West Wellow gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. West Wellow is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside West Wellow, we cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in West Wellow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Embley and Rockingham Arms, among other places. The closest station to West Wellow is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
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Why act early in West Wellow
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In a place like West Wellow, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.