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New Roof Snagging in South Nutfield
New roof snagging around South Nutfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
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 in South Nutfield
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and damage to other parts of the building.
Being in a small place like South Nutfield makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- South Nutfield (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around South Nutfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in South Nutfield
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cover South Nutfield and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Surrey, we cover South Nutfield. There is also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue. We also cover the places around South Nutfield: Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
What’s near South Nutfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Carrington School, The Queens Head Public House and Nutfield Marshes and the streets around them. South Nutfield has its own railway station: Nutfield station. Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near South Nutfield include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Nutfield
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
South Nutfield questions
Do you cover smaller places like South Nutfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in South Nutfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you need new roof snagging in South Nutfield?
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords with a home close to Nutfield station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
Nearby places to South Nutfield
What else we do in South Nutfield
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We check them closely.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.