Surrey · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Brockham, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Brockham and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
What new roof snagging looks like in Brockham
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brockham. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Surveys in Brockham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Brockham is one of the places in Surrey we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of RH3 is within our area for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
What’s near Brockham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ashcombe School, Pippbrook House and Inn on The Green. Brockham’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Brockham include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
How new roof snagging works in Brockham
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We are frequently asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like Brockham makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Brockham (RH3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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What affects the price in Brockham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Brockham questions
Will you come out to Brockham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Brockham in the area you cover?
Yes, Brockham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Brockham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check 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 written report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Brockham
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brockham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Brockham
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords with a home close to Betchworth station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report