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New roof snagging in Cudworth, Surrey
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Cudworth, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Local roofs and buyers in Cudworth
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Holmwood station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Cudworth and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
All of RH5 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane. We also cover Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Around Cudworth
In Cudworth, that means homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
New roof snagging in Cudworth: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We are often asked to look into underlay at the eaves left exposed and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Cudworth makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Cudworth (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Common questions in Cudworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cudworth?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Cudworth?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a place like Cudworth, 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
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Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Cudworth, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.