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New roof snagging in Hambledon, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Hambledon, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For an older or listed building in a place like Hambledon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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New roof snagging in Hambledon
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. 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. Typical surveys look at missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across new-build homes, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Hambledon, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hambledon (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hambledon
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Hambledon questions
How do I find out if my home in Hambledon 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.
Will you come out to Hambledon?
Yes. Hambledon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Hambledon, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Hambledon
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near Hambledon Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In Hambledon, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Hambledon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU8. Whether your property is on Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hambledon
In Hambledon, that means homes and buildings near Rodborough and The Merry Harriers Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Witley station, about 0.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Hambledon includes Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
Common roof problems in Hambledon
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Untidy or loose verge details
For landlords with property near Witley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey