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New roof snagging in Penton Hook, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Penton Hook, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
About our new roof snagging in Penton Hook
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We’re frequently asked to look into ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Penton Hook, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Penton Hook (KT16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
When to book a survey in Penton Hook
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
Landlords with a home close to Chertsey station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about new roof snagging in Penton Hook
Is my home in Penton Hook 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 Penton Hook in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Penton Hook is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Towns and villages near Penton Hook
What else we do in Penton Hook
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Penton Hook can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Useful tips for Penton Hook property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check before your warranty period ends
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging around Penton Hook
The wider area around Penton Hook has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 2.8 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging in Penton Hook for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Surrey coverage includes Penton Hook and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
New roof snagging in KT16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
What’s near Penton Hook
We work in homes and buildings around Three Horse Shoes Public House, Penton Park and The Matthew Arnold School and the streets around them. Penton Hook’s nearest station is Chertsey station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.