Surrey · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Smallfield
Independent new roof snagging in Smallfield. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
About our new roof snagging in Smallfield
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Around Smallfield, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Smallfield (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Smallfield, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Smallfield questions
Do you cover Smallfield?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Smallfield is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I need to do before a survey in Smallfield?
It’s useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Smallfield help us plan the visit.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Being in a smaller place like Smallfield does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Smallfield, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Places near Smallfield
Also in Smallfield
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
New roof snagging in Smallfield: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Horley station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. In and around Smallfield, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Smallfield can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Smallfield is one of the places in Surrey we cover for new roof snagging.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Smallfield, we cover Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Around Smallfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood School and Plough and Furrow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horley station, about 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.