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New roof snagging in Horley, Surrey
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Horley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How new roof snagging works in Horley
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Around towns like Horley, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, frequently with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Horley, those junctions are high on the list.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Horley (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Horley
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Horley often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Horley
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you let a flat or house near Horley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Your questions about new roof snagging in Horley
What do I need to do before a survey in Horley?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Horley. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
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.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging in Horley: local notes
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 check with the council.
If you live in an older home near St Wilfrid's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Horley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Horley is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RH6. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Church Road. With the A23 and B2036 close by, Horley is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Horley has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Horley
In Horley, that means homes and buildings near The Bull pub and Oakwood School. The nearest railway station is Horley station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath.