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Alfold Bars New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Alfold Bars.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Alfold Bars
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and broken coverings left on a new roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs alike.
For a small place like Alfold Bars, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Alfold Bars
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What new roof snagging looks like in Alfold Bars
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Whatever the street in Alfold Bars, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Surveys in Alfold Bars work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Alfold Bars is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
New roof snagging in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Alfold Bars: Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Around Alfold Bars
Around Alfold Bars, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse, among other places. The countryside around Alfold Bars includes Shillinglee Lake.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Alfold Bars can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Alfold Bars
Other services in Alfold Bars
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alfold Bars
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Around Alfold Bars, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Alfold Bars
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check the roof before you pay in full
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
FAQs for Alfold Bars
Will you come out to Alfold Bars?
Yes, Alfold Bars is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Alfold Bars in the area you cover?
Yes, Alfold Bars is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.