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Stroude New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Stroude? We carry out new roof snagging in Stroude and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
How new roof snagging works in Stroude
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
In a village or hamlet like Stroude, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stroude
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stroude. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
FAQs for Stroude
How do I find out if my home in Stroude is listed?
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 cover smaller places like Stroude?
Yes, Stroude is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Places near Stroude
Other services in Stroude
Stroude homes and their roofs
Botleys Mansion, about 2.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stroude. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Virginia Water station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Stroude as part of our work across London and the South East. Stroude is one of the places in Surrey we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU25 and TW20 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
What’s near Stroude
We work in homes and buildings around The Magna Carta School, The American School In England and Riverside Walk, among other places. Stroude’s nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Stroude needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.