Surrey · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Stroud Common, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Stroud Common and the rest of Surrey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Stroud Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stroud Common
Our snagging inspections cover Stroud Common and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed gaps at new flashings and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Stroud Common, the visit is planned like any other: 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, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Stroud Common
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Stroud Common goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Chilworth station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings from Stroud Common are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU5 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Stroud Lane and Church Hill. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Around Stroud Common
We work in homes and buildings around Cucknell's Wood and Bricklayers Arms. For rail, the closest station is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Stroud Common: your questions answered
Is Stroud Common in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Stroud Common is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stroud Common?
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.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common roof problems in Stroud Common
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Diary the defects period end date
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stroud Common
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges