Surrey · London and the South East
South Merstham New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around South Merstham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging in South Merstham: what you get
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Typical surveys look at underlay not dressed into the gutter and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Houses in smaller places like South Merstham can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- South Merstham (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in South Merstham
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints', older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Towns and villages near South Merstham
What else we do in South Merstham
New roof snagging in South Merstham: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Merstham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in South Merstham. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RH1 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near South Merstham
In South Merstham, that means homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, Nutfield Marshes and East Surrey College. There’s a railway station in South Merstham itself: Merstham station. Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Merstham include Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
Questions from South Merstham
Will you come out to South Merstham?
Yes, South Merstham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in South Merstham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s 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.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Merstham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to South Merstham is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.