Hampshire · London and the South East
Wittensford New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Wittensford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How new roof snagging works in Wittensford
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Wittensford, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Wittensford (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wittensford questions
Do you cover smaller places like Wittensford?
Yes, Wittensford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Wittensford is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Why act early in Wittensford
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Older and listed buildings around Wittensford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Wittensford, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a proper look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wittensford
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Book snagging before the final payment
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
Buying a home or a new roof in Wittensford
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 4.2 miles north lies Landford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wittensford has been built on. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst New Forest station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wittensford is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wittensford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO43 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Wittensford, we cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Wittensford
Around Wittensford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sir John Barleycorn Inn, among other places. Wittensford’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Wittensford includes Copythorne Common.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Wittensford, the journey is planned in advance: tell us 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 be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.