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Bosham Hoe New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Bosham Hoe.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bosham Hoe
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. Typical surveys look at flashings not properly dressed or fixed and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Bosham Hoe are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Bosham Hoe
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, particularly when the weather is against them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
New roof snagging around Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Older houses across Sussex frequently 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.
For landlords with property near Bosham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Bosham Hoe as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Bosham Hoe is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Bosham Hoe include Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near Bosham Hoe
The closest station to Bosham Hoe is Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bosham Hoe include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bosham Hoe
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bosham Hoe
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Bosham Hoe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Bosham Hoe
Is the coastal weather around Bosham Hoe hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Bosham Hoe is within about 1 mile of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Bosham Hoe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a new roof inspection include?
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.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Prices for new roof snagging in Bosham Hoe
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Bosham Hoe, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.