Surrey · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Sandhills
New roof snagging across Sandhills, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Damage to other parts of the building
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Sandhills can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Sandhills
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, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Sandhills makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Sandhills (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
New roof snagging around Sandhills
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Witley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Surveys in Sandhills work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Sandhills is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
New roof snagging in GU8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Sandhills
In Sandhills, that means homes and buildings near Rodborough, Dog And Pheasant Public House and Witley CofE Controlled Infant School. For rail, the closest station is Witley station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sandhills includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Useful tips for Sandhills property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Common questions in Sandhills
Is Sandhills within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Sandhills?
Yes, Sandhills is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.