West Sussex · London and the South East
Apuldram New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Apuldram, with photos and a written report.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging in Apuldram: what you get
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 check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Common reasons to book are tiles or slates sitting out of line and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs.
For a small place like Apuldram, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Apuldram
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Apuldram
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Landlords with a home close to Chichester station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Also near Apuldram
Also in Apuldram
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What new roof snagging looks like in Apuldram
Apuldram is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. The wider area around Apuldram has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 4.4 miles north-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Apuldram. Our West Sussex coverage includes Apuldram and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 and PO19 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park and the roads around them. Other places close to Apuldram include Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Apuldram
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Public House, The Prebendal School and Bishop Luffa School and the streets around them. The closest station to Apuldram is Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it 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.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Apuldram, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Apuldram: your questions answered
Will you come out to Apuldram?
Yes. Apuldram is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Apuldram, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Apuldram?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.