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New roof snagging in Addlestone, Surrey
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Addlestone, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Addlestone: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Around Addlestone, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Addlestone (KT15)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a survey in Addlestone, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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New roof snagging around Addlestone
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Addlestone has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 1.8 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Addlestone station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Addlestone is about 5 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Addlestone gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across the KT15 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A317 and A318, Addlestone is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include New Haw (1 mile south), Brooklands (2 miles south-east), Weybridge (2 miles east), St George's Hill (2 miles east) and Byfleet (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Addlestone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jubilee High School, Woburn Park and St George's College Weybridge. Addlestone has its own railway station: Addlestone station. Other landmarks nearby include Runnymede Hospital (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Addlestone include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Do you need new roof snagging in Addlestone?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you live in an older home near St Paul's, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Addlestone: your questions answered
Is Addlestone within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Addlestone in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Addlestone is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a close look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Why it’s worth a survey now in Addlestone
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Blocked gutters on homes around Addlestone overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Addlestone
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.