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Woolmer Hill New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Woolmer Hill? We carry out new roof snagging in Woolmer Hill and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in Woolmer Hill
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’re worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and poorly finished verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes alike.
Being in a small place like Woolmer Hill makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Woolmer Hill (GU27)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Woolmer Hill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Woolmer Hill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woolmer Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Woolmer Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Woolmer Hill 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. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Around Woolmer Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging looks like in Woolmer Hill
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Woolmer Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Haslemere, in Surrey. Anywhere in Woolmer Hill, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Woolmer Hill is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU27 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Moor Road, Copse Road and Hammer Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hammer (1 mile north), Hammer Bottom (1 mile north-west), Shottermill (1 mile north-east), Linchmere (1 mile south-west) and Bramshott Chase (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Around Woolmer Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woolmer Hill School, Woolmer Hill School and Mill Tavern. The closest station to Woolmer Hill is Haslemere station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Woolmer Hill include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we look at them closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Woolmer Hill
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
For landlords with property near Haslemere station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection