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New roof snagging in Pixham, Surrey
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Pixham and across Surrey.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Pixham
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are damage to other parts of the building and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Pixham 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. 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.
- Location
- Pixham (RH4, RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pixham
Letting agents and landlords in Pixham book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Pixham property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Pixham, 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.
- 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.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Towns and villages near Pixham
What else we do in Pixham
Do you need new roof snagging in Pixham?
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
If you own a rental within reach of Dorking station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why act early in Pixham
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For an older or listed building in a place like Pixham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Pixham
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Pixham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pixham?
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.
Will you come out to Pixham?
Yes, Pixham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
New roof snagging in Pixham: local notes
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Polesden Lacey, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pixham. 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 live in an older home near Pixham Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Pixham. Pixham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for new roof snagging. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RH4 and RH5. Local streets include London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Pixham, we cover Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Around Pixham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pippbrook House, St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School and Deepdene Terrace and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Pixham itself: Dorking station. A little further out are Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). Open spaces near Pixham include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.