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New roof snagging in South Holmwood, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for South Holmwood and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
New roof snagging in South Holmwood
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear 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. Typical surveys look at damage to other parts of the building and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like South Holmwood are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Holmwood (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from South Holmwood
How do I find out if my home in South Holmwood is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is South Holmwood in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and South Holmwood is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
New roof snagging in South Holmwood: local notes
Polesden Lacey, about 5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Holmwood. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out new roof snagging in South Holmwood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court. We also cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Around South Holmwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inholms Clay Pit and The Norfolk Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around South Holmwood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Common roof problems in South Holmwood
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Landlords with a home close to Holmwood station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges