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New roof snagging in Effingham, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Effingham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
About our new roof snagging in Effingham
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Effingham are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Effingham (KT24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Effingham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Effingham
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Effingham
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you let a flat or house near Bookham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
Effingham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Effingham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Effingham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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.
How do I book a survey in Effingham?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Buying a home or a new roof in Effingham
About 1.4 miles south-east lies Polesden Lacey, a reminder of how long the area around Effingham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy 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 like Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Effingham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Effingham. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the KT24 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Street, Crossways and Church Street. We also cover the places around Effingham: East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Near you in Effingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Forest and the Highlands, Howard of Effingham School and The Queen Stage pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Effingham is Bookham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Effingham, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.