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Ashford Common New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ashford Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ashford Common
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. 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 survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and people most often book us about missing or blocked roof ventilation and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Smaller places like Ashford Common often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Ashford Common. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Ashford Common (TW15, TW16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a careful look.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Homes around Ashford Common frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
For a price for new roof snagging in Ashford Common, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Ashford Common questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashford Common?
Yes, Ashford Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Ashford Common listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
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What affects the price in Ashford Common
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What new roof snagging looks like in Ashford Common
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 Ashford Common has a long history of building, with Strawberry Hill House about 4.6 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Saviour, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Upper Halliford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging in Ashford Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in TW15 and TW16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Near you in Ashford Common
In Ashford Common, that means homes and buildings near Sunbury Park, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Manor School. For rail, the closest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.