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New Roof Snagging in Leatherhead
New roof snagging in Leatherhead, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. 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. In Leatherhead, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the loft space.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Leatherhead
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are tiles or slates sitting out of line and gaps at new flashings.
Around towns like Leatherhead, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, and many of those additions have flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. For a home you’re buying in Leatherhead, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Leatherhead property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Keep warranty papers safe
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the price in Leatherhead
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Questions from Leatherhead
What do I need to do before a survey in Leatherhead?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Leatherhead. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leatherhead?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Nearby places to Leatherhead
What else we do in Leatherhead
Local roofs and buyers in Leatherhead
With Polesden Lacey about 3.4 miles south-west, Leatherhead sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of Our Lady and St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Leatherhead station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Leatherhead, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of KT22 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road. With the A24 and A245 close by, Leatherhead is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Leatherhead
In Leatherhead, that means homes and buildings near St Andrew's Catholic School, St Andrew's Catholic School and Duke's Head Public House, among other places. Leatherhead has its own railway station: Leatherhead station. Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we look at them closely.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges