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New roof snagging in Botolphs, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Botolphs from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Common questions in Botolphs
Is my home in Botolphs listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Is Botolphs within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
New roof snagging in Botolphs: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Some older homes in villages like Botolphs 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
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, whichever applies.
- Place
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
Buying a home or a new roof in Botolphs
Botolphs is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. About 4.6 miles south-east lies Portslade Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Botolphs has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. If you’re in Botolphs, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Botolphs is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Botolphs include Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Botolphs
Around Botolphs, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Steyning Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to Botolphs is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Botolphs includes Steep Down and Mill Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Botolphs
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Botolph's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
Landlord and commercial surveys in Botolphs
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Botolphs, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
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 with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What else we do in Botolphs
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.