Surrey · London and the South East
Little Bookham New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Little Bookham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
How new roof snagging works in Little Bookham
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Little Bookham, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Little Bookham. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Little Bookham (KT23, KT24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Bookham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Little Bookham property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
FAQs for Little Bookham
Do you cover smaller places like Little Bookham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Little Bookham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Little Bookham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging in Little Bookham: local notes
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 1.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Little Bookham goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own a rental within reach of Bookham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We visit Little Bookham as part of our work across Surrey. Little Bookham is one of the places in Surrey where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the KT23 and KT24 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close and the roads around them. We also cover Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Little Bookham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Lawrence Primary School, Manor House School and The Queen Stage pub. The nearest railway station is Bookham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.