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New Roof Snagging in Woodham
New roof snagging around Woodham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
FAQs for Woodham
How do I find out if my home in Woodham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Woodham?
Yes. Woodham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
About our new roof snagging in Woodham
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Around Woodham, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Woodham (KT15, GU21)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Woodham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep warranty papers safe
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Woodham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common roof problems in Woodham
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you own a rental within reach of West Byfleet station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
New roof snagging in Woodham: 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 2.2 miles north-west lies Botleys Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Woodham 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Woodham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Woodham is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the KT15 and GU21 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Woodham, we cover West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Around Woodham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Grange Community Infant School, The Station pub and The Bishop David Brown School, among other places. The closest station to Woodham is West Byfleet station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. In a smaller place like Woodham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Woodham
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction