Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wivelrod
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Wivelrod, with photographs and a written report.
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Do you need new roof snagging in Wivelrod?
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wivelrod
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about gutters blocked by building debris and untidy or loose verge details.
Some older homes in villages like Wivelrod 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 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.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wivelrod (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Wivelrod, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
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What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wivelrod
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
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 when budgeting.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Wivelrod questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wivelrod?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Wivelrod?
Yes, Wivelrod is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Wivelrod?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
New roof snagging in Wivelrod: local notes
The wider area around Wivelrod has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 0.8 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to Chapel of Alton Abbey: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Wivelrod, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Wivelrod is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Wivelrod
Wivelrod’s nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). For a walk, there is King's Hill.
What affects the price in Wivelrod
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.