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New roof snagging in Reigate, Surrey
New roof snagging in Reigate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Reigate, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, like the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Reigate
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How new roof snagging works in Reigate
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and signs of condensation in the roof space.
In a town the size of Reigate, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof usually belongs to the property you are buying or paying for. That makes the roof’s condition a simple money question: it is better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. With photos and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
New roof snagging in Reigate: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Reigate station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. In Reigate, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH2 and RH1 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A25 and A217 close by, Reigate is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Reigate include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Reigate has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Reigate
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate College. There is a railway station in Reigate itself: Reigate station. Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In Reigate, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Reigate, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common questions in Reigate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Reigate?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Reigate is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Reigate is listed?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you need new roof snagging in Reigate?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.