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New roof snagging in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex
New roof snagging across Barcombe Cross, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
New roof snagging in Barcombe Cross: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Barcombe Cross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Common questions in Barcombe Cross
Do you cover Barcombe Cross?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Barcombe Cross is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barcombe Cross?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
What we are asked to look at in Barcombe Cross
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barcombe Cross
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Barcombe Cross, a postcode does not 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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New roof snagging around Barcombe Cross
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 3.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Barcombe Cross goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Barcombe Cross is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our East Sussex coverage includes Barcombe Cross. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN8 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Around Barcombe Cross
Around Barcombe Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers