East Sussex · London and the South East
Battle New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Battle, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Battle
We carry out new roof snagging in Battle and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
In a smaller place like Battle, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Battle (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Battle homes and their roofs
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Battle goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near 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.
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Battle, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Battle is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Market Road and Station Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Battle on the A271 and A2100, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Battle: Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Battle
We work in homes and buildings around Claverham Community College and The Abbey Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (under half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
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How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Parking around Battle is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Battle questions
Is my home in Battle listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Battle?
Yes, Battle is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we’re asked to look at in Battle
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
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. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Battle
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs