West Sussex · London and the South East
Barnham New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Barnham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Barnham
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters blocked by building debris and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Barnham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barnham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Common roof problems in Barnham
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Barnham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
Local roofs and buyers in Barnham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Barnham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Barnham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO22 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around Barnham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Murrell Arms and St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Common questions in Barnham
Is Barnham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Barnham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Nearby places to Barnham
Also in Barnham
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys