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New roof snagging in Ash, Surrey
New roof snagging in Ash from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How new roof snagging works in Ash
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay at the eaves left exposed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Houses in smaller places like Ash can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ash (GU12, GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
FAQs for Ash
Do you cover smaller places like Ash?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Ash in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Ash is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ash
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Also in Ash
Buying a home or a new roof in Ash
The wider area around Ash has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 2.7 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Ash station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. In Ash, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ash is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU12 and GU10 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close or a nearby road, we can help. With the A331 and B3206 close by, Ash is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aldershot Park, The Connaught School and The Dover Arms. The nearest railway station is Ash station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Farnham Castle (4 miles south-west) and Ash Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Ash include Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Do you need new roof snagging in Ash?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a smaller place like Ash, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.