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New Roof Snagging in Fernhill
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Fernhill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging in Fernhill: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
For a small place like Fernhill, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Fernhill (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Towns and villages near Fernhill
Also in Fernhill
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Fernhill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Fernhill
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Fernhill
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fernhill
Is Fernhill within the area you cover?
Yes. Fernhill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Fernhill is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
New roof snagging around Fernhill
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Gatwick Airport station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fernhill and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Surrey.
We work across the RH6 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Fernhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shipley Bridge pub and the streets around them. Fernhill’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. For older village homes like those around Fernhill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Fernhill
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.