Surrey · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Parkgate, Surrey
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Parkgate, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
How new roof snagging works in Parkgate
Our snagging inspections cover Parkgate and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Older buildings in small places like Parkgate may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Parkgate (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Parkgate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Parkgate?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Parkgate in the area you cover?
Yes, Parkgate is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Parkgate. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Parkgate can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
New roof snagging in Parkgate: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Holmwood station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For any home in Parkgate, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Parkgate is about 4 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Parkgate and nearby. Parkgate is one of the places in Surrey where we work for new roof snagging. Crawley is in our area too.
New roof snagging in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Broad Lane, Mill Lane and Becket Wood, all of which we cover. Other places close to Parkgate include Shellwood Cross (1 mile north), Newdigate (1 mile south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south), Nalderswood (2 miles north-east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (12 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Parkgate
Around Parkgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. Parkgate’s nearest station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Leith Hill.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges