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New Roof Snagging in Birtley Green
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Birtley Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
How new roof snagging works in Birtley Green
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and broken coverings left on a new roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges alike.
In a village or hamlet like Birtley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Birtley Green (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Birtley Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for new stains after a downpour
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Surveys for landlords and agents in Birtley Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Birtley Green. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
FAQs for Birtley Green
Is Birtley Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Birtley Green as anywhere else.
Is my home in Birtley Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Birtley Green
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Birtley Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Buying a home or a new roof in Birtley Green
With Chilworth Manor about 2.9 miles north, Birtley Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Shalford station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Birtley Green. Across Surrey, we cover Birtley Green.
All of GU5 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Birtley Green
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood, St Catherine's School and Red Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Birtley Green includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.