Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wintershill
New roof snagging across Wintershill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wintershill
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Wintershill 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Wintershill (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Places near Wintershill
What else we do in Wintershill
Common questions in Wintershill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wintershill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Wintershill?
Yes. Wintershill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Why act early in Wintershill
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wintershill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wintershill
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Wintershill homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
In and around Wintershill, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Wintershill is about 2 miles west of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. Wintershill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across SO32 for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Scivier's Lane, Durley Hall Lane and The Crescent or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Wintershill include Durley Street (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south), Ashton (2 miles east) and Upham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Wintershill
The closest station to Wintershill is Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wintershill
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Wintershill
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check the roof before you pay in full
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Wintershill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.