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New roof snagging in Broad Street, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Broad Street.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Broad Street
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Street 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Broad Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Broad Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Broad Street, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Useful tips for Broad Street property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Also near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Local roofs and buyers in Broad Street
Broad Street lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses like Lamb House, about 4.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Broad Street goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Doleham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Broad Street, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Broad Street and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN36 is covered for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Broad Street
The closest station to Broad Street is Doleham station, about 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood.
Broad Street questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broad Street, take more of a battering?
It can do. Broad Street is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Broad Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broad Street
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs