Surrey · London and the South East
Weston Green New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Weston Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
Why it’s worth a survey now in Weston Green
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Weston Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How new roof snagging works in Weston Green
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Weston Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Weston Green (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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 around Weston Green
About 1.3 miles north lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Weston Green has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Weston Green is about 2 miles west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Anywhere in Weston Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Weston Green Road, Onslow Way and Hampton Court Way. You will find Weston Green on the B364, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Thames Ditton (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east), Molesey (1 mile north-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Long Ditton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Weston Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic Primary School and Giggs Hill Green, among other places. There’s a railway station in Weston Green itself: Thames Ditton station. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Weston Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- 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
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Weston Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we are asked to look at in Weston Green
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you own a rental within reach of Thames Ditton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Questions from Weston Green
Is Weston Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Weston Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Weston Green?
Yes. Weston Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
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.
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. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Weston Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.