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New Roof Snagging in Hoe
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Hoe, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hoe
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hoe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Hoe (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hoe
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
New roof snagging in Hoe: local notes
With Hatchlands Park about 4 miles north, Hoe sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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 own a rental within reach of Gomshall station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Hoe, we can survey the roof. Hoe is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
New roof snagging in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Around Hoe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colekitchen Down and The Volunteer pub and the streets around them. Hoe’s nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hoe include Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Also in Hoe
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Hoe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hoe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hoe and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Common questions in Hoe
Is Hoe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Hoe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hoe as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.