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New roof snagging in Balls Green, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Balls Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How new roof snagging works in Balls Green
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We are frequently asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on replacement roofs, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Balls Green 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 is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Balls Green questions
Is Balls Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Balls Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Balls Green?
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. If a 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.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What new roof snagging looks like in Balls Green
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Bassetts Manor, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Balls Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Ashurst Kent station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Balls Green as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
All of TN7 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Balls Green
The closest station to Balls Green is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Balls Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Balls Green, access is often 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 start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Balls Green
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
For an older house near a landmark such as The church of St Michael and All Angels, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs