East Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Blackboys, East Sussex
Need new roof snagging in Blackboys? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Blackboys
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 work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Blackboys, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Blackboys
Common questions in Blackboys
Do you cover Blackboys?
Yes, Blackboys is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Blackboys?
Yes. Blackboys is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Why act early in Blackboys
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Outbuildings and barns around Blackboys are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Blackboys, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Blackboys
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, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
In and around Blackboys, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Blackboys can all book new roof snagging. Blackboys is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the TN22 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road and the roads around them. With the B2102 close by, Blackboys is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Blackboys
Around Blackboys, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blackboys Inn and Passingworth Park and the streets around them. Blackboys’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we’re asked to look at in Blackboys
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Damage to other parts of the building
Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs