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New roof snagging in Great Burgh, Surrey
New roof snagging around Great Burgh, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Common questions in Great Burgh
How do I find out if my home in Great Burgh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Burgh?
Yes, Great Burgh is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Burgh as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
About our new roof snagging in Great Burgh
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at missing or blocked roof ventilation and broken coverings left on a new roof, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Great Burgh, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Great Burgh or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Great Burgh
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Take an older house close to St Mark: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Local roofs and buyers in Great Burgh
About 3 miles north lies Fitznells Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Great Burgh has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. 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 Tattenham Corner station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Great Burgh and nearby. Great Burgh is one of the places in Surrey where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the KT18, KT17 and KT20 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way, and we cover them all. Great Burgh sits on or near the B290 and B2221, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Great Burgh, we cover Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Near you in Great Burgh
Around Great Burgh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merland Rise Recreational Ground, Aberdour School and The Beacon School, among other places. Great Burgh has its own railway station: Tattenham Corner station. Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
Towns and villages near Great Burgh
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Great Burgh, 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.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.