Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Brighton and Hove
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Brighton and Hove. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Brighton and Hove
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and people most often book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Brighton and Hove is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses frequently have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Brighton and Hove, the type of roof decides where the checks focus. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
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.
- Location
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit in Brighton and Hove runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 1.3 miles west lies Portslade Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Brighton and Hove has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Aldrington station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Brighton and Hove is in England. Wherever you are in Brighton and Hove, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across the surrounding area, large and small.
Every address in BN3, BN41 and BN1 is covered for new roof snagging. We cover properties on New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Brighton and Hove include the A270 and A293, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Near you in Brighton and Hove
Around Brighton and Hove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hove Park, The Drive Prep School and Hove Park School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Brighton and Hove itself: Aldrington station. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Do you need new roof snagging in Brighton and Hove?
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Cross Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brighton and Hove
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Extensions and dormers on homes around Brighton and Hove frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
FAQs for Brighton and Hove
Is the coastal weather around Brighton and Hove hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Brighton and Hove is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brighton and Hove?
Yes, Brighton and Hove is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.