West Sussex · London and the South East
Abingworth New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Abingworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Do you need new roof snagging in Abingworth?
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Abingworth
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We are often asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and underlay ending short at the eaves, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Abingworth may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Abingworth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Abingworth?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Abingworth is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Abingworth listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Around Abingworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Towns and villages near Abingworth
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Abingworth homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Abingworth goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Abingworth is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Abingworth is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Abingworth, we cover Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Around Abingworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
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.
Useful tips for Abingworth property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Book snagging before the final payment
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Abingworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the price in Abingworth
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.