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New roof snagging in East Horsley, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in East Horsley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Horsley
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and signs of condensation in the roof space, across loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Around East Horsley, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- East Horsley (KT24, KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit to a smaller place like East Horsley is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Questions from East Horsley
Is my home in East Horsley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Horsley?
Yes, East Horsley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Horsley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. On a bungalow or cottage around East Horsley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Nearby places to East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Local roofs and buyers in East Horsley
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Hatchlands Park, about 2.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around East Horsley goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Martin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Horsley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We visit East Horsley as part of our work across Surrey. East Horsley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in KT24 and KT11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around East Horsley: West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Around East Horsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Howard of Effingham School, The Forest and the Highlands and Duke Of Wellington Public House, among other places. East Horsley has its own railway station: Horsley station. Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Horsley include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.