West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Broadbridge Heath
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Broadbridge Heath, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in Broadbridge Heath
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage to other parts of the building and poorly finished verges.
Houses in smaller places like Broadbridge Heath can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Homes around Broadbridge Heath often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in Broadbridge Heath: local notes
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Broadbridge Heath and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH12 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Broadbridge Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tanbridge House School, Farlington Strood Park and Shelley Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Broadbridge Heath includes Warnham LNR.
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Broadbridge Heath
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Broadbridge Heath, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Broadbridge Heath
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Broadbridge Heath
Will you come out to Broadbridge Heath?
Yes. Broadbridge Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Broadbridge Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Broadbridge Heath
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. John's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times