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Rowledge New Roof Snagging
Independent new roof snagging in Rowledge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
About our new roof snagging in Rowledge
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Rowledge, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Rowledge (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rowledge
What else we do in Rowledge
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check the roof before you pay in full
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
FAQs for Rowledge
Do you cover Rowledge?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Rowledge as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Rowledge?
Yes, Rowledge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
New roof snagging around Rowledge
About 2.6 miles north lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Rowledge has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church like Saint James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. In Rowledge, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU10 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
What’s near Rowledge
Around Rowledge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and The Hare and Hounds pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Signs you need new roof snagging in Rowledge
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Rowledge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Older and listed buildings around Rowledge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.