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New roof snagging in Ashtead, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Ashtead, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
How new roof snagging works in Ashtead
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a town like Ashtead, older streets usually sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older houses frequently have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Ashtead, the type of roof decides where the checks focus. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Ashtead
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Ashtead homes and their roofs
The wider area around Ashtead has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 3.7 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Ashtead station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging in Ashtead for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Surrey, we cover Ashtead. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT21 and KT22 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ashtead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashtead Park, Barnett Wood Infant School and St Andrew's Catholic School. For rail, the closest station is Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
FAQs for Ashtead
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashtead?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How should I get ready for a visit in Ashtead?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashtead
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashtead
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Ashtead, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Ashtead
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times