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New roof snagging in Charlwood, Surrey
We carry out new roof snagging in Charlwood and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Charlwood
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, 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 before the deadline. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and signs of condensation in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges alike.
Some older homes in villages like Charlwood are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Charlwood: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Charlwood is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Charlwood in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
What new roof snagging looks like in Charlwood
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Ifield station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Charlwood and nearby. Charlwood is one of the places in Surrey where we work.
Every address in RH6 is covered for new roof snagging. Local streets include The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charlwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Half Moon pub and Edolph's Copse. For rail, the closest station is Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Tilgate Lake.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Charlwood, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Charlwood
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Why it is worth a survey now in Charlwood
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Outbuildings and barns around Charlwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Charlwood
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A written report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.