Surrey · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Walton on the Hill
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Walton on the Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Walton on the Hill
Our snagging inspections cover Walton on the Hill and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Walton on the Hill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Walton on the Hill (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Walton on the Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common questions in Walton on the Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Walton on the Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 carry out roof surveys in Walton on the Hill?
Yes, Walton on the Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Walton on the Hill as anywhere else.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Walton on the Hill
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Towns and villages near Walton on the Hill
Also in Walton on the Hill
What new roof snagging looks like in Walton on the Hill
With Fitznells Manor about 5 miles north, Walton on the Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Walton on the Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Walton on the Hill is one of the places in Surrey we cover for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across the KT20 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Walton on the Hill is on the B2220, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Near you in Walton on the Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns, Chinthurst School and The Bell pub. The closest station to Walton on the Hill is Tadworth station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
Do you need new roof snagging in Walton on the Hill?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
For landlords with property near Tadworth station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs