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New Roof Snagging in Banstead
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Banstead, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
About our new roof snagging in Banstead
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and untidy or loose verge details, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Around Banstead, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Banstead (SM7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Book snagging before the final payment
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Prices for new roof snagging in Banstead
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Banstead
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
We are often asked to look at:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Banstead: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Banstead?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Banstead in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Banstead is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Towns and villages near Banstead
Other services in Banstead
Buying a home or a new roof in Banstead
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 2.7 miles north-west lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Banstead has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Banstead station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cover Banstead and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SM7 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path. Banstead is on the A217 and A2022, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Banstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Woolpack pub, Fames Rough and Priory Preparatory School. The closest station to Banstead is Banstead station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (3.6 miles south-west) and The Ashley Centre (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Banstead, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Banstead
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Banstead
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Blocked gutters on homes around Banstead overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.