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New roof snagging in Ashburnham, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ashburnham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our new roof snagging in Ashburnham
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at signs of condensation in the roof space and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Ashburnham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Ashburnham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashburnham. Across East Sussex, we cover Ashburnham. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across the TN33 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Road and The Forge or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ashburnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, roughly 4.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashburnham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Ashburnham, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Ashburnham
Is Ashburnham within the area you cover?
Yes, Ashburnham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Ashburnham in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashburnham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ashburnham
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you