Surrey · London and the South East
North Holmwood New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in North Holmwood, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging in North Holmwood
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Smaller places like North Holmwood frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around North Holmwood. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- North Holmwood (RH5, RH4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
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North Holmwood questions
Is my home in North Holmwood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is North Holmwood in the area you cover?
Yes, North Holmwood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
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.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we check them closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to North Holmwood is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us 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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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Local roofs and buyers in North Holmwood
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Polesden Lacey about 3.8 miles north-west, North Holmwood sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Dorking West station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in North Holmwood as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH5 and RH4 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in North Holmwood
In North Holmwood, that means homes and buildings near Inholms Clay Pit, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Royal Oak pub. The closest station to North Holmwood is Dorking West station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Around North Holmwood, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.