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New roof snagging in Fairlands, Surrey
Independent new roof snagging in Fairlands. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
About our new roof snagging in Fairlands
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 be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and verge tiles or slates not secured.
For a small place like Fairlands, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Fairlands (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Fairlands
Is my home in Fairlands listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fairlands?
Yes, Fairlands is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fairlands as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Fairlands can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
New roof snagging in Fairlands: local notes
With Guildford Castle about 2.8 miles south-east, Fairlands sits in an area with a long building history. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near St Alban's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Fairlands gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
We cover every part of GU3 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Near you in Fairlands
Around Fairlands, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chitty's Common, Hare and Hounds pub and Kings College Guildford. For rail, the closest station is Guildford station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fairlands include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Why act early in Fairlands
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For an older or listed building in a place like Fairlands, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fairlands
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
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What we’re asked to look at in Fairlands
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you own a rental within reach of Guildford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey