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New roof snagging in Dorking, Surrey
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Dorking. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Your questions about new roof snagging in Dorking
Is my home in Dorking listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Dorking?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Dorking can get straight on.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Dorking
Roof work often 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. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Around towns like Dorking, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, frequently with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you’re buying in Dorking, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Dorking (RH4, RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Dorking
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
New roof snagging around Dorking
Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Dorking goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Dorking Deepdene station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. Roofs in Dorking get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Dorking and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH4 and RH5 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Dorking on the A24 and A25, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Dorking, we cover Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Near you in Dorking
We work in homes and buildings around The Wheatsheaf Public House, The Ashcombe School and Deepdene Terrace, among other places. You’ll also find The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north). Dorking’s nearest station is Dorking Deepdene station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Dorking, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dorking
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dorking. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.