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New roof snagging in Brightling, East Sussex
New roof snagging in Brightling from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Brightling homes and their roofs
The wider area around Brightling has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 1.9 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Robertsbridge station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover Brightling and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Brightling. Maidstone is in our area too.
New roof snagging in TN32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as The Street and Rectory Hill. We also cover the places around Brightling: Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brightling
For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
New roof snagging in Brightling: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are verge tiles or slates not secured and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Some older homes in villages like Brightling are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Brightling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brightling
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Brightling
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Brightling may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Brightling
Do you cover Brightling?
Yes, Brightling is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brightling?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.