West Sussex · London and the South East
Boxgrove New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Boxgrove, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Boxgrove
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. Typical surveys look at loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Boxgrove, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Boxgrove homes and their roofs
The wider area around Boxgrove has a long history of building, with Goodwood House about 1.5 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Chichester station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Boxgrove, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Boxgrove. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
New roof snagging in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Boxgrove, we cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Near you in Boxgrove
Around Boxgrove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boxgrove can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Questions from Boxgrove
Will you come out to Boxgrove?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boxgrove?
Yes, Boxgrove is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Also near Boxgrove
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Boxgrove
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Boxgrove can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.