Surrey · London and the South East
Esher New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Esher? We carry out new roof snagging in Esher and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
New roof snagging in Esher
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed tiles or slates sitting out of line and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys alike.
In a smaller place like Esher, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Esher, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Esher. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents and landlords in Esher book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Common roof problems in Esher
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
New roof snagging around Esher
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. About 1.8 miles south-west lies The Homewood, a reminder of how long the area around Esher has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Esher station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. In Esher, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in KT10, KT7 and KT8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Warren Close and the roads around them. Esher is on the A244 and A307, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Esher: West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Esher
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Albert Arms, Esher Church of England High School and Claremont Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
Esher: your questions answered
Is my home in Esher listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Esher?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Esher is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.