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Sidlow New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Sidlow from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Sidlow: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at gaps at new flashings and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Sidlow, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Sidlow (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Sidlow
Do you cover smaller places like Sidlow?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sidlow?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sidlow
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
When to book a survey in Sidlow
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
The streets around a church such as Emmanuel Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check the roof before you pay in full
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Sidlow, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Places near Sidlow
Also in Sidlow
Buying a home or a new roof in Sidlow
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Salfords station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sidlow can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH2 for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Sidlow, we cover Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sidlow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Earlswood Common, Reigate School and Burys Court School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.