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New Roof Snagging in Arundel
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Arundel from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Arundel: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges alike.
In a smaller place like Arundel, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Arundel (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
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. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Arundel is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Arundel
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Arundel, 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Arundel has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 4.3 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Arundel station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Arundel and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN18 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road and the roads around them. You will find Arundel on the A27 and A284, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
What’s near Arundel
Typical jobs here are in homes near Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Nearby places to Arundel
What else we do in Arundel
Common questions in Arundel
Is Arundel within the area you cover?
Yes, Arundel is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Arundel listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What we’re asked to look at in Arundel
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Take an older house close to Trinity Congregational Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Arundel
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Arundel, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs