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Thorpe New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Thorpe, with photos and a written report.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Thorpe
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We are frequently asked to look into damage to other parts of the building and underlay not dressed into the gutter, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Thorpe 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Thorpe property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. 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 leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
New roof snagging in Thorpe: local notes
About 2.5 miles south lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Thorpe has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Virginia Water station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Thorpe and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in TW20 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Thorpe sits on or near the B388, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
What’s near Thorpe
Around Thorpe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Magna Carta School, The Red Lion pub and The American School In England. The nearest railway station is Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thorpe
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Thorpe, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Questions from Thorpe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorpe?
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 Thorpe?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Thorpe as anywhere else.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Outbuildings and barns around Thorpe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Thorpe
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
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