Surrey · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Horton, Surrey
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Horton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Your questions about new roof snagging in Horton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horton?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Horton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Horton
We carry out new roof snagging in Horton and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’re worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Horton, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are 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 photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Horton (KT19, KT9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Horton
Also in Horton
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Horton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know 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.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Horton
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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. With Fitznells Manor about 1.7 miles east, Horton 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Horton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Horton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the KT19 and KT9 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way. If you’re just outside Horton, we cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Horton
In Horton, that means homes and buildings near Chessington Community College, Horton Country Park and Kingswood House School and the streets around them. Horton’s nearest station is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Do you need new roof snagging in Horton?
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Landlords with a home close to Chessington South station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the price in Horton
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.