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New roof snagging in Alciston, East Sussex
Need new roof snagging in Alciston? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Alciston
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at verge tiles or slates not secured and gutters blocked by building debris, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Alciston 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Alciston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. In a place like Alciston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Alciston, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Places near Alciston
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Buying a home or a new roof in Alciston
Alciston is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Charleston Farmhouse, about 1.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alciston. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Alciston and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Alciston
We work in homes and buildings around Rose Cottage Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
Do you need new roof snagging in Alciston?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Your questions about new roof snagging in Alciston
How do I find out if my home in Alciston is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Alciston within the area you cover?
Yes. Alciston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.