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New roof snagging in Westfield, Surrey
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Westfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Westfield: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Common reasons to book are debris left in gutters or valleys and verge tiles or slates not secured, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
In a smaller place like Westfield, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Westfield (GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Westfield
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you let a flat or house near Woking station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Westfield
Is Westfield in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Westfield is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Westfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Parking around Westfield is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Westfield
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Westfield. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Diary the defects period end date
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Also near Westfield
Other services in Westfield
Buying a home or a new roof in Westfield
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Clandon Park about 4.1 miles south-east, Westfield sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Mark's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Westfield is about 1 mile south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Westfield across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in GU22 is within our area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Ash Road, Moor Lane and Loop Road. Main roads around Westfield include the A247. Close by, we survey roofs in Old Woking (1 mile east), Woking (1 mile north-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-west), St John's (2 miles north-west) and Horsell (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
What’s near Westfield
We work in homes and buildings around Hoe Valley School, Hoe Valley School and Hoe Valley Linear Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (1 mile north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south). Not far away are Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.