Surrey · London and the South East
East Shalford New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in East Shalford? We carry out new roof snagging in East Shalford and across Surrey.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Shalford
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for 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. It all goes in the report. If you’re worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys alike.
Older buildings in small places like East Shalford may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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.
- Place
- East Shalford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around East Shalford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Common questions in East Shalford
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Shalford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and East Shalford is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like East Shalford?
Yes, East Shalford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Other services in East Shalford
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Local roofs and buyers in East Shalford
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Chilworth Manor, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Shalford. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Shalford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Thomas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Shalford can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. East Shalford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for new roof snagging.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
What’s near East Shalford
We work in homes and buildings around Shalford Mill, Guildford High School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.