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Bosham New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Bosham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Bosham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Bosham: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Bosham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bosham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
New roof snagging in Bosham: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Bosham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Warblington Castle lies about 4.9 miles west, so building around Bosham goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The United Reformed Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Bosham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Bosham is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bosham can all book new roof snagging. Bosham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, Viking Way and Merryweather Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Broadbridge (1 mile north-east), Chidham (1 mile west), Bosham Hoe (1 mile south), Nutbourne (2 miles north-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (7 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around Bosham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Berkeley Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.2 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Why act early in Bosham
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For older village homes like those around Bosham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Bosham, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Also in Bosham
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Bosham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bosham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Bosham hard on roofs?
It can do. Bosham is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bosham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bosham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.