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New roof snagging in Hammer Bottom, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Hammer Bottom, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Hammer Bottom: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hammer Bottom?
Yes, Hammer Bottom is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hammer Bottom?
Yes, Hammer Bottom is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
New roof snagging in Hammer Bottom
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves.
For a small place like Hammer Bottom, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hammer Bottom (GU27, GU30)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What affects the price in Hammer Bottom
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
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 drop us an email when you are ready.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hammer Bottom
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords and agents in Hammer Bottom book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Hammer Bottom, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hammer Bottom, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hammer Bottom
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. In Hammer Bottom, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We cover every part of GU27 and GU30 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hammer Bottom, we cover Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammer Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Prince of Wales pub and Camelsdale Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.