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New roof snagging in Billingshurst, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Billingshurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Billingshurst: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Billingshurst, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
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.
- Where
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to a smaller place like Billingshurst is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Billingshurst
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Homes in smaller places like Billingshurst can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buying a home or a new roof in Billingshurst
Old Place Manor, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Billingshurst. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Billingshurst station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Billingshurst and the rest of West Sussex. Billingshurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Surveys in RH14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road. Other places close to Billingshurst include Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Billingshurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Inn and The Weald School, among other places. Billingshurst has its own railway station: Billingshurst station. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
FAQs for Billingshurst
Will you come out to Billingshurst?
Yes, Billingshurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Billingshurst?
Yes, Billingshurst is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.