Surrey · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Chilworth, Surrey
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Chilworth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Chilworth: what you get
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 roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you are worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Chilworth, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Chilworth (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Chilworth
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you own a rental within reach of Chilworth station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Local roofs and buyers in Chilworth
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 0.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Chilworth goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Thomas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Chilworth and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in GU4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane. With the A248 close by, Chilworth is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Chilworth: Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chilworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Percy Arms, St Peter's Catholic School and Shalford Mill and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Chilworth itself: Chilworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilworth includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Common questions in Chilworth
Is Chilworth in the area you cover?
Yes, Chilworth 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Chilworth?
Yes, Chilworth is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. In a place like Chilworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Chilworth
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Chilworth needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
What affects the price in Chilworth
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.