West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Bedham
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Bedham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Bedham questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bedham?
Yes. Bedham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Bedham?
Yes, Bedham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you climb onto every 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 anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How new roof snagging works in Bedham
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and untidy or loose verge details.
Being in a small place like Bedham 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 booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Bedham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bedham
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Common roof problems in Bedham
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
What new roof snagging looks like in Bedham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Old Place Manor, about 2.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedham. 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.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Bedham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Around Bedham
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Mens and Bignor Hill.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why get it checked now?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bedham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bedham
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Bedham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 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.