West Sussex · London and the South East
Bewbush New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Bewbush, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
What new roof snagging looks like in Bewbush
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Bewbush is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
The streets around a church such as St Alban's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Bewbush is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Bewbush is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bewbush.
Every address in RH11, RH12 and RH10 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Eden Road, Byrd Road and Booth Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Bewbush: Gossops Green (1 mile north-east), Ifield (1 mile north-east), Ifieldwood (2 miles north), Lambs Green (2 miles north-west) and Rusper (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bewbush
We work in homes and buildings around Target Hill Park, The Windmill pub and St Wilfrid's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ifield station, about 0.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and County Mall (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Bewbush include Tilgate Lake.
New roof snagging in Bewbush: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or blocked roof ventilation and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
In a smaller place like Bewbush, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
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
- Bewbush (RH11, RH12, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Bewbush
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you let a flat or house near Ifield station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Prices for new roof snagging in Bewbush
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Bewbush book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bewbush. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Questions from Bewbush
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Bewbush worth including?
Often, yes, so mention it when booking. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you cover smaller places like Bewbush?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
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.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Homes around Bewbush often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Bewbush, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.