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New roof snagging in Ramsnest Common, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ramsnest Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
About our new roof snagging in Ramsnest Common
We carry out new roof snagging in Ramsnest Common and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Ramsnest Common may be listed or 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’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Ramsnest Common (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ramsnest Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ramsnest Common. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
FAQs for Ramsnest Common
Do you cover smaller places like Ramsnest Common?
Yes, Ramsnest Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ramsnest Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Ramsnest Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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Other services in Ramsnest Common
Common roof problems in Ramsnest Common
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
Around Ramsnest Common, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
New roof snagging around Ramsnest Common
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Witley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Ramsnest Common and the surrounding area. Across Surrey, we cover Ramsnest Common. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Ramsnest Common include Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Near you in Ramsnest Common
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, about 3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Ramsnest Common include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.