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New Roof Snagging in West Sussex

Covering 371 places across West Sussex for new roof snagging, with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.

New Roof Snagging across West Sussex

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New roof snagging across West Sussex

Across West Sussex, that means checking a new or replacement roof for snags. Find your town in the lists below for local details.

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New roof snagging in West Sussex: how it works

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 record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.

On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time.

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.
Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
You get a photo report of each snag.

What affects the price in West Sussex

The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.

Why book with us

Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Surveys on any day of the week
Photos and a written report every time
Over 20 years’ experience

Arrange a survey

New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.

What’s near Crawley

In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. Also close by are The George Hotel (within half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (under half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-east). Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.

Buying a home or a new roof across West Sussex

Across West Sussex, most pre-exchange roof questions come up once an offer is accepted. Either way, the written report gives you specific points to raise.

Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Roofs in West Sussex are part of that picture. West Sussex includes coastal places, where roofs take more wind and salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.

Crawley: If you live in an older home near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Crawley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.

Can I check my roof myself?

Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.

You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.

Prices for new roof snagging in West Sussex

When we price a survey, we consider:

The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Building height and the viewpoints available
The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets

Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.

What we need to know

A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:

What kind of property and roof it is
How the loft is reached, if there is one
Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
The address and postcode of the property

Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.

What this survey cannot tell you

To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:

Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Details hidden from sight
What’s under the new coverings

Why get it checked now?

Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen.

Before booking any surveyor

What follow-up you get after the report
How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Whether the price includes VAT
Whether the loft is part of the inspection

Common roof problems in West Sussex

Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.

Typical things we are asked to look at include:

Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Gaps at new flashings
Debris left in gutters or valleys
Missing or blocked roof ventilation

Common questions in West Sussex

Do you work in West Sussex?

Yes, we do. We carry out new roof snagging in West Sussex.

Can you inspect my roof with a drone?

Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.

Is this an asbestos survey?

No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.

Do I need to be at home?

Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.

Can you survey in bad weather?

Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.

Do you check new-build roofs?

Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.

How much time does a snagging visit need?

It normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea when booking.