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Stanford Common New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Stanford Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Buying a home or a new roof in Stanford Common
Wanborough Manor, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanford Common. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In Stanford Common, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Surrey, we cover Stanford Common.
Surveys in GU24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Stanford Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart pub and Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond. The closest station to Stanford Common is Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stanford Common
Our snagging inspections cover Stanford Common and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage to other parts of the building and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
Older buildings in small places like Stanford Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Stanford Common (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Stanford Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stanford Common
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For older village homes like those around Stanford Common, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Stanford Common
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Stanford Common
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you own a rental within reach of Brookwood station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Stanford Common book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Stanford Common: your questions answered
Will you come out to Stanford Common?
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 Stanford Common?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.