West Sussex · London and the South East
Barns Green New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Barns Green? You can book new roof snagging in Barns Green and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Untidy or loose verge details
About our new roof snagging in Barns Green
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 work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Common reasons to book are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and untidy or loose verge details, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Barns Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Barns Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. For an older or listed building in a place like Barns Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Barns Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barns Green?
Yes, Barns Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Barns Green?
Yes, Barns Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Barns Green
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Can I check my roof myself?
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 part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Barns Green homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Around Barns Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Barns Green can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RH13. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Barns Green
Around Barns Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. Barns Green’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Prices for new roof snagging in Barns Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Barns Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.