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Ardingly New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Ardingly, with photos and a clear written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ardingly
Our snagging inspections cover Ardingly and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re frequently asked to look into missing or blocked roof ventilation and verge tiles or slates not secured, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ardingly, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Ardingly, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us 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.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the loft space dry. Fitted vents are checked.
What affects the price in Ardingly
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Ardingly: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ardingly is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Ardingly?
Yes, Ardingly is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Ardingly homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Priest House, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ardingly goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
The streets around a church like St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Balcombe station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Ardingly, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Ardingly. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH17 is within our area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way. We also cover the places around Ardingly: Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ardingly
We work in homes and buildings around The Ardingly Inn. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.