Surrey · London and the South East
Guildford New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Guildford, with photos and a written report.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Local roofs and buyers in Guildford
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Guildford Castle, about 0.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Guildford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near London Road (Guildford) station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Anywhere in Guildford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Guildford is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for new roof snagging.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3. Whether your property is on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Guildford is on the A3 and A25, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Guildford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Guildford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The King's Head pub, Guildford High School and Surrey Maths School and the streets around them. Guildford’s nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
New roof snagging in Guildford: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are verge tiles or slates not secured and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Property in a place the size of Guildford can change hands quickly, and a roof is easy to overlook on a viewing. Equally, a new roof can look tidy from the street while small snags hide at the ridge, valleys or flashings. A proper look before you commit, to a purchase or to the final payment, gives you something in writing to raise.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Guildford (GU1, GU2, GU4, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Guildford questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Guildford?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Guildford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Guildford listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
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How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a place the size of Guildford, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know which it is and who controls access, and the visit is planned around that.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. For landlords in Guildford, a roof defect left alone tends to become a tenant’s damp or leak complaint. Spotting it early is easier than dealing with water damage in an occupied home.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Guildford
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.