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New Roof Snagging in Broomer's Corner
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Broomer's Corner.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Common roof problems in Broomer's Corner
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
New roof snagging in Broomer's Corner: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Somewhere as small as Broomer's Corner, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Broomer's Corner
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
New roof snagging in Broomer's Corner: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Mission Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broomer's Corner can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Broomer's Corner is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Broomer's Corner
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Open spaces near Broomer's Corner include Knepp Wildland.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Broomer's Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Broomer's Corner
How do I find out if my home in Broomer's Corner is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Broomer's Corner?
Yes. Broomer's Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
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, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Outbuildings and barns around Broomer's Corner are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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