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New roof snagging in Shalford, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Shalford. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shalford
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Being in a small place like Shalford makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, 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 any day of the week.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Shalford (GU4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Shalford
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shalford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
What new roof snagging looks like in Shalford
With Guildford Castle about 1.5 miles north, Shalford sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Shalford station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Shalford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across Surrey, we cover Shalford.
New roof snagging in GU4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Around Shalford
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen Victoria pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill. There is a railway station in Shalford itself: Shalford station. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalford includes Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
FAQs for Shalford
Is my home in Shalford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shalford?
Yes, Shalford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
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, and the report makes that clear.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
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.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Shalford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us 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 checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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.