Surrey · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Headley, Surrey
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Headley, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Headley questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Headley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Headley is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my home in Headley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
New roof snagging in Headley
Roof work frequently leaves debris 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 is 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. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Headley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Headley (KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Headley
Useful tips for Headley property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging in Headley: local notes
Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 4.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Headley goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Headley is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Headley. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in KT18 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Headley
Around Headley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Nower Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Headley
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Landlords with a home close to Tadworth station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Headley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Headley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Headley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.