West Sussex · London and the South East
Almodington New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Almodington. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What new roof snagging looks like in Almodington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Almodington, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as Earnley Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Almodington is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO20 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Almodington
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Almodington includes Pilsey Island.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Almodington
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about broken coverings left on a new roof and damage to other parts of the building.
Being in a small place like Almodington makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Almodington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Almodington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at 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 written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
FAQs for Almodington
Is my home in Almodington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Almodington hard on roofs?
It can do. Almodington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is Almodington in your area?
Yes. We carry out new roof snagging in Almodington.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Book snagging before the final payment
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Diary the defects period end date
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.