Surrey · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Great Bookham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Great Bookham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Your questions about new roof snagging in Great Bookham
Will you come out to Great Bookham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Bookham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
New roof snagging in Great Bookham
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Great Bookham, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Great Bookham (KT23, KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Great Bookham doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Great Bookham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Homes in smaller places like Great Bookham can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Bookham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Places near Great Bookham
What else we do in Great Bookham
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Bookham
Letting agents and landlords in Great Bookham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Great Bookham homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 1.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Great Bookham goes. 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. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Bookham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicolas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Great Bookham and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: KT23 and KT22. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Great Bookham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Howard of Effingham School, Manor House School and The Old Crown pub, among other places. Great Bookham’s nearest station is Bookham station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.