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New roof snagging in Knaphill, Surrey
Need new roof snagging in Knaphill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Buying a home or a new roof in Knaphill
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Brookwood station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Knaphill can all book new roof snagging. Across Surrey, we cover Knaphill.
Every address in GU21 and GU24 is covered for new roof snagging. Local streets include Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Knaphill
We work in homes and buildings around Anchor Inn, The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College and Brookwood Lye. For rail, the closest station is Brookwood station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Knaphill includes Brookwood Lye.
New roof snagging in Knaphill
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. 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’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Smaller places like Knaphill often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Knaphill or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Knaphill (GU21, GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Knaphill
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
Look out for signs like these:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church like St Hugh of Lincoln's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Knaphill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- 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 roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Diary the defects period end date
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Knaphill: your questions answered
Is my home in Knaphill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Knaphill within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Knaphill?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Places near Knaphill
Other services in Knaphill
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs