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New roof snagging in Coldharbour, Surrey
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Coldharbour? You can book new roof snagging in Coldharbour and across Surrey.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
About our new roof snagging in Coldharbour
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
In a village or hamlet like Coldharbour, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Coldharbour (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Coldharbour
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
The streets around a church like Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Nearby places to Coldharbour
Also in Coldharbour
What new roof snagging looks like in Coldharbour
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Holmwood station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We visit Coldharbour as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH5 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Coldharbour: Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Near you in Coldharbour
Around Coldharbour, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons and Plough Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a small place like Coldharbour, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Coldharbour can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Common questions in Coldharbour
Is my home in Coldharbour listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coldharbour?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Coldharbour as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Prices for new roof snagging in Coldharbour
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.