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Aldingbourne New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Aldingbourne, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Aldingbourne and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging in Aldingbourne: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Aldingbourne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Aldingbourne: local notes
Aldingbourne is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 3.2 miles north-west lies Goodwood House, a reminder of how long the area around Aldingbourne has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In Aldingbourne, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO20 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hook Lane and Park Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Aldingbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy, among other places. Aldingbourne’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
Common questions in Aldingbourne
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Aldingbourne, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Aldingbourne?
Yes, Aldingbourne is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- What’s under the new coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Places near Aldingbourne
Other services in Aldingbourne
When to book a survey in Aldingbourne
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Aldingbourne, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.