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New roof snagging in Donkey Town, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Donkey Town, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
Landlord and commercial surveys in Donkey Town
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Donkey Town
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Donkey Town, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re 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 report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Donkey Town (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Donkey Town
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Donkey Town can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
New roof snagging around Donkey Town
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 check with the council. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Bagshot station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. If you are in Donkey Town, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Surrey, we cover Donkey Town. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU24 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Donkey Town include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Donkey Town
We work in homes and buildings around Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Brentmoor Heath and the streets around them. The closest station to Donkey Town is Bagshot station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Donkey Town include Brookwood Lye.
Common roof problems in Donkey Town
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
FAQs for Donkey Town
Is my home in Donkey Town listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Donkey Town?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Donkey Town is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. For older village homes like those around Donkey Town, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide or two real surveys.