Surrey · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Abinger Bottom
New roof snagging in Abinger Bottom, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a careful look.
About our new roof snagging in Abinger Bottom
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We’re often asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and poorly finished verges, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Abinger Bottom 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Abinger Bottom (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Abinger Bottom, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Abinger Bottom questions
How do I find out if my home in Abinger Bottom is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Abinger Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, Abinger Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Abinger Bottom homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 4.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Abinger Bottom goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Gomshall station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Surveys in Abinger Bottom work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Surrey, we cover Abinger Bottom and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Abinger Bottom
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wotton and Abinger Commons, Hurtwood House and The Stephan Langton Inn. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
Towns and villages near Abinger Bottom
What else we do in Abinger Bottom
How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older cottages and farmhouses around Abinger Bottom can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Abinger Bottom, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Abinger Bottom
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Abinger Bottom
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.