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New roof snagging in Sandy Cross, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sandy Cross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
About our new roof snagging in Sandy Cross
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Sandy Cross, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sandy Cross (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. For an older or listed building in a place like Sandy Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Sandy Cross homes and their roofs
About 3 miles west lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Sandy Cross has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Laurence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Aldershot station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sandy Cross is about 2 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Sandy Cross, we can come and survey your property. Sandy Cross is one of the places in Surrey where we work for new roof snagging. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU10. Whether your property is on Seale Lane and Binton Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Seale (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile south), Tongham (1 mile north), Runfold (1 mile south-west) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (3 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
What’s near Sandy Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Aldershot Park, The White Hart pub and The Connaught School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aldershot station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Guildford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Culverswell Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Sandy Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof 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.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common questions in Sandy Cross
How do I find out if my home in Sandy Cross is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Sandy Cross in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
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 for you to pass to your builder.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What else we do in Sandy Cross
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for Sandy Cross property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.