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New roof snagging in Peaslake, Surrey
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Peaslake, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
About our new roof snagging in Peaslake
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, 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. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Peaslake are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Peaslake (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Peaslake questions
Will you come out to Peaslake?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Peaslake listed or in a conservation area?
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.
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes between one and 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Prices for new roof snagging in Peaslake
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Peaslake, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Common roof problems in Peaslake
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
The streets around a church like Church of St Mark are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Other services in Peaslake
Peaslake homes and their roofs
About 4.2 miles north-west lies Chilworth Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Peaslake has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Peaslake and the surrounding area. Peaslake is one of the places in Surrey we cover for new roof snagging. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU5 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Peaslake
The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.