West Sussex · London and the South East
Broadbridge New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Broadbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
How new roof snagging works in Broadbridge
Our snagging inspections cover Broadbridge and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Broadbridge may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Broadbridge (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Broadbridge, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
When to book a survey in Broadbridge
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For an older house near a landmark such as The United Reformed Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
Buying a home or a new roof in Broadbridge
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Broadbridge, so there’s 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Bosham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Broadbridge is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Broadbridge as part of our work across West Sussex. Broadbridge is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Gifford Road and North Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Broadbridge, we cover Bosham (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile west), East Ashling (2 miles north) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Broadbridge
In Broadbridge, that means homes and buildings near Bishop Luffa School and The White Swan Public House. Broadbridge has its own railway station: Bosham station. Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (2.9 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Broadbridge
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broadbridge, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Broadbridge is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadbridge?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.