Surrey · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ewell
New roof snagging in Ewell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
About our new roof snagging in Ewell
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at damage to other parts of the building and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Most homes in a town like Ewell are houses, so the roof typically belongs to the property you’re buying or paying for, apart from details shared with the house next door on semis and terraces. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: it is better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. With photographs and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Ewell (KT19, KT17, SM2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ewell
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you let a flat or house near Ewell West station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ewell
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Local roofs and buyers in Ewell
Historic houses such as Fitznells Manor, about 0.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Ewell goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are frequently 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Roofs in Ewell get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Ewell. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the KT19, KT17 and SM2 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Ewell include the A24 and A232. If you are just outside Ewell, we cover Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Ewell has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Ewell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Blenheim High School, King William IV Public House and Hogsmill LNR. There’s a railway station in Ewell itself: Ewell West station. Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and St. Ebba's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Towns and villages near Ewell
What else we do in Ewell
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A typical visit in Ewell begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- 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 checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
Questions from Ewell
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Ewell?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Ewell too.
Do you cover Ewell?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ewell is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
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 leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.