East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Barcombe
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Barcombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging in Barcombe: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Barcombe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Barcombe
Is Barcombe in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Barcombe is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Barcombe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
What affects the price in Barcombe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Common roof problems in Barcombe
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, particularly when the weather is against them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Barcombe, 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.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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Barcombe homes and their roofs
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Barcombe has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 3.2 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Barcombe, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Barcombe is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN8 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Barcombe include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Around Barcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. The closest station to Barcombe is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe include Offham Hill and Malling Down.