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Virginia Water New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Virginia Water. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Homes around Virginia Water frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Virginia Water
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We are often asked to look into underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Virginia Water, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Virginia Water or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Virginia Water (GU25)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Virginia Water
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Virginia Water?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Virginia Water?
Yes, Virginia Water is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Virginia Water
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Places near Virginia Water
Also in Virginia Water
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
New roof snagging in Virginia Water: local notes
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Botleys Mansion, about 2.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Virginia Water. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Virginia Water station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. We visit Virginia Water as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Surrey coverage includes Virginia Water. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU25 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road, all of which we cover. Virginia Water sits on or near the B389, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
What’s near Virginia Water
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rose And Crown Public House and Riverside Walk and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Virginia Water itself: Virginia Water station. Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers