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New Roof Snagging in Bolney
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Bolney.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Bolney, 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.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at 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 report with photos.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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New roof snagging in Bolney
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We’re often asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gutters blocked by building debris, across loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Bolney, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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.
What we are asked to look at in Bolney
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Untidy or loose verge details
If you own a rental within reach of Wivelsfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Bolney
Is Bolney within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Bolney in the area you cover?
Yes, Bolney is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
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, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bolney
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bolney and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Bolney, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bolney
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Bolney, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Bolney: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Bolney has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 2.5 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church are often 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.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover Bolney and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Bolney is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RH17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Bolney, we cover Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Around Bolney
For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.