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New roof snagging in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Thames Ditton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a survey in Thames Ditton, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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New roof snagging in Thames Ditton: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Thames Ditton, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Thames Ditton. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. On a bungalow or cottage around Thames Ditton, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Thames Ditton
About 1 mile north lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Thames Ditton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Thames Ditton station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We visit Thames Ditton as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Thames Ditton. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close and the roads around them. Main roads around Thames Ditton include the A307. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Near you in Thames Ditton
We work in homes and buildings around Esher College, George and Dragon pub and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. Thames Ditton has its own railway station: Thames Ditton station. Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (0.8 miles west) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Wood and The Lake.
What we are asked to look at in Thames Ditton
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Take an older house close to Church of St. Nicholas: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Thames Ditton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
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What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Thames Ditton questions
How do I find out if my home in Thames Ditton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Thames Ditton?
Yes, Thames Ditton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in Thames Ditton?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.