West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ashurst, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ashurst, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Poorly finished verges
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Ashurst questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Ashurst listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
New roof snagging in Ashurst: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Ashurst and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into damage to other parts of the building and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Ashurst may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Ashurst
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Whatever the street in Ashurst, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashurst and nearby. Ashurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN44 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Lane and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Ashurst
We work in homes and buildings around Fountain Inn. Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- What’s under the new coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ashurst
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
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What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ashurst, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need new roof snagging in Ashurst?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.