Surrey · London and the South East
Grafham New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Grafham, with photographs and a written report.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Grafham
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of condensation in the roof space and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Some older homes in villages like Grafham are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Grafham (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Grafham
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Grafham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Towns and villages near Grafham
What else we do in Grafham
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
New roof snagging around Grafham
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Grafham goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Chilworth station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Grafham and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Grafham
Around Grafham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cucknell's Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chilworth station, about 3.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
Questions from Grafham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Grafham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Grafham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is Grafham within the area you cover?
Yes, Grafham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How do I book a survey in Grafham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you need new roof snagging in Grafham?
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Grafham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.