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Farncombe New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Farncombe. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
New roof snagging in Farncombe: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Farncombe, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Farncombe
Loseley Park, about 1.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farncombe. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Farncombe station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Farncombe, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Farncombe and the places around it.
New roof snagging in GU7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens. We also cover Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Farncombe
In Farncombe, that means homes and buildings near Broadwater School, Farncombe Wood and The Freeholders pub. There’s a railway station in Farncombe itself: Farncombe station. A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
When to book a survey in Farncombe
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like Farncombe, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Farncombe
Do you cover smaller places like Farncombe?
Yes, Farncombe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Farncombe listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How do I book a survey in Farncombe?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
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 when budgeting.