London and the South East

New Roof Snagging in Surrey

From the largest town to the smallest village in Surrey, our roof surveyors can carry out new roof snagging. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Call 07833 053749

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Where we work in Surrey

Checking a new or replacement roof for snags. Every town and village has its own page, listed below, or call 07833 053749 to book.

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What else we do in Surrey

Postcode areas we cover

Our new roof snagging service in Surrey

Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Typical surveys look at loose flashings at walls or chimneys and debris left in gutters or valleys, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.

We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof.

First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
You get a photo report listing the snags we found.

How our prices work

Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey

98% of customers satisfied
Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Plain-English reports with photos

Booking a survey

We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.

Around Guildford

We work in homes and buildings around Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east), Stoke Park (less than half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). Guildford’s nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Homes and roofs across Surrey

From Guildford, Woking and Camberley to its smaller places, homes across Surrey range from period houses to post-war estates and new builds. Buyers and owners of new roofs alike get a report with photos to act on.

Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Surrey is part of that mix.

Guildford: Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Guildford Castle, about 0.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Guildford. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.

Surveys for landlords and agents in Surrey

Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.

We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof.

Useful tips for Surrey property owners

Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:

Keep warranty papers safe
Check the roof before you pay in full
Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain

Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.

File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.

What a survey costs

A few things affect what a survey costs:

Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
How big the roof is
Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details

A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.

Helping us price your survey

A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:

Any marks or damp showing indoors
The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window

New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.

Should I look at the roof myself first?

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.

Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.

How the survey changes by roof type

Clay and concrete tiles

Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.

Slate roofs

Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.

FAQs for Surrey

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’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.

Will you check the loft?

Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.

Is Surrey in your area?

Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Surrey.

Are you insured?

Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.

Do you check new-build roofs?

Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.

Will you fly a drone over my roof?

Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.

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.