West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Balcombe
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Balcombe, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Balcombe
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are untidy or loose verge details and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Balcombe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Balcombe: local notes
Historic houses such as Tyes Place, about 2.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Balcombe goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Balcombe station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Balcombe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
New roof snagging in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Balcombe include the B2036. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Balcombe
There is a railway station in Balcombe itself: Balcombe station. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Balcombe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Balcombe
Do you cover Balcombe?
Yes, Balcombe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Balcombe?
Yes. Balcombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
What affects the price in Balcombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.