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New Roof Snagging in Green Cross
New roof snagging in Green Cross and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
About our new roof snagging in Green Cross
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and untidy or loose verge details.
Somewhere as small as Green Cross, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Green Cross (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Green Cross
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Green Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
We work across GU10 for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Green Cross, we cover Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Green Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crossways Inn and The Flashes and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Green Cross includes Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Green Cross: your questions answered
Is my home in Green Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Green Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Green Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you use drones?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Green Cross needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.