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New roof snagging in Chobham, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Chobham.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
How new roof snagging works in Chobham
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about underlay at the eaves left exposed and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Chobham, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chobham (GU24)
- Region
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
New roof snagging in Chobham: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Botleys Mansion, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chobham. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Longcross station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. In Chobham, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Chobham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU24 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. Chobham is on the A319, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Chobham, we cover Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Chobham
Around Chobham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milford Green and Coxhill Green, The Sun Public House and Woking High School. The closest station to Chobham is Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
Chobham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Chobham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Chobham within the area you cover?
Yes. Chobham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Being in a smaller place like Chobham doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Chobham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In an older home around Chobham, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.