Surrey · London and the South East
Caterham New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Caterham and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Caterham: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and broken coverings left on a new roof, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Caterham is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older roofs are frequently slate or clay tile, and many later houses have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Caterham, the type of roof decides where the checks focus. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Caterham (CR3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Extensions and dormers on homes around Caterham often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Caterham
- A report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
FAQs for Caterham
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Caterham?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Caterham. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
How do I find out if my home in Caterham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Caterham homes and their roofs
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Titsey Place, about 4.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Caterham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Caterham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Caterham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CR3. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Park Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Caterham include the B2030 and B2031. If you’re just outside Caterham, we cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Caterham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School. Caterham’s nearest station is Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Caterham, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in Caterham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Caterham
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
The streets around a church like Sacred Heart Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely