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New Roof Snagging in Ashton Green
New roof snagging in Ashton Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- 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. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
New roof snagging in Ashton Green: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and untidy or loose verge details.
Somewhere as small as Ashton Green, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ashton Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Ashton Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Ashton Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Ashton Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashton Green?
Yes. Ashton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Nearby places to Ashton Green
What else we do in Ashton Green
What you can safely check yourself
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
What affects the price in Ashton Green
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What new roof snagging looks like in Ashton Green
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Glyndebourne, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashton Green. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Glynde station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Ashton Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Ashton Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN8 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane. Other places close to Ashton Green include Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Near you in Ashton Green
Around Ashton Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and The Green Man pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ashton Green include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.