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New roof snagging in Thorncombe Street, Surrey
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Thorncombe Street, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
How new roof snagging works in Thorncombe Street
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We’re often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and damage to other parts of the building, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Thorncombe Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Thorncombe Street (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorncombe Street
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Questions from Thorncombe Street
Is Thorncombe Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Thorncombe Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Thorncombe Street?
Yes, Thorncombe Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Thorncombe Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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New roof snagging in Thorncombe Street: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 3.4 miles north-west lies Loseley Park, a reminder of how long the area around Thorncombe Street has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Godalming station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In Thorncombe Street, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU5. You will find streets such as Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Thorncombe Street
The nearest railway station is Godalming station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Places near Thorncombe Street
What else we do in Thorncombe Street
What new roof snagging does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
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.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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.