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New roof snagging in Horsell, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Horsell, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Horsell
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
In a smaller place like Horsell, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Horsell
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Botleys Mansion, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horsell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Woking station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Horsell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Surrey coverage includes Horsell. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across GU21 and GU22 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A3046 close by, Horsell is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Horsell, we cover Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Horsell
In Horsell, that means homes and buildings near The Horsell Village School, Milford Green and Coxhill Green and The Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). For a walk, there is Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Homes in smaller places like Horsell can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horsell
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Horsell, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Horsell: your questions answered
Is my home in Horsell listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horsell?
Yes, Horsell is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Horsell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Horsell
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it is visible.