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New Roof Snagging in Lower Bourne
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Lower Bourne, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lower Bourne
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’re worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs alike.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Lower Bourne, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Lower Bourne or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Lower Bourne (GU10, GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Lower Bourne is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
New roof snagging around Lower Bourne
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Farnham Castle, about 1.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Bourne. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Martin by the Green are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Farnham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Lower Bourne is about 1 mile south of Farnham, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Bourne can all book new roof snagging. Lower Bourne is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
New roof snagging in GU10 and GU9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Fox Road, Ford Lane and Kiln Lane. You will find Lower Bourne on the A287, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-east), Shortfield Common (1 mile south), Millbridge (2 miles south), Tilford (2 miles east) and Frensham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lower Bourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Underdown nature reserve, Highfield South Farnham School and The Fox Public House and the streets around them. Lower Bourne’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Lower Bourne includes Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Lower Bourne: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lower Bourne?
Yes, Lower Bourne is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Lower Bourne listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, 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 if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Bourne
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Homes in smaller places like Lower Bourne can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Bourne
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.