Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Westley, Hampshire
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Westley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
How new roof snagging works in Westley
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We are often asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Westley are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Westley (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Westley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Westley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
FAQs for Westley
Will you come out to Westley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Westley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
New roof snagging around Westley
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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.
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church like Church of St Stephen are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Westley is about 4 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Westley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Hillside Road, Library Lane and Chute Hill, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Sparsholt (1 mile south-east), Littleton (2 miles east), Harestock (3 miles east), Weeke (3 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
What’s near Westley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn. Westley’s nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.4 miles east. A little further out are Winchester Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Westley includes Winnall Moors.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.