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New Roof Snagging in Shillinglee
New roof snagging in Shillinglee, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shillinglee
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Shillinglee, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Shillinglee (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Shillinglee, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Shillinglee
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shillinglee can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a close look.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
New roof snagging around Shillinglee
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
For landlords with property near Witley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. In and around Shillinglee, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Shillinglee, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Shillinglee is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shillinglee
Shillinglee’s nearest station is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Shillinglee includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Shillinglee
How do I find out if my home in Shillinglee 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shillinglee?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shillinglee is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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, but we check everything we can see safely.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.