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New Roof Snagging in Burgess Hill
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Burgess Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
About our new roof snagging in Burgess Hill
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around towns like Burgess Hill, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, and many of those additions have flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Burgess Hill, those junctions are high on the list.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Burgess Hill
Other services in Burgess Hill
Local roofs and buyers in Burgess Hill
With Ockenden Manor about 3.4 miles north, Burgess Hill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist's Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. If you are in Burgess Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Burgess Hill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH15 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Burgess Hill on the A273 and B2036, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Burgess Hill is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Landmarks near Burgess Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Burgess Hill Girls, Oakmeeds Community College and The Six Gold Martlets pub, among other places. Burgess Hill has its own railway station: Burgess Hill station. Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Burgess Hill includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Burgess Hill
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you let a flat or house near Burgess Hill station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the loft space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Keep warranty papers safe
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Burgess Hill, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Burgess Hill
What do I need to do before a survey in Burgess Hill?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Burgess Hill. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Is my home in Burgess Hill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is Burgess Hill in your area?
Yes. Burgess Hill is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burgess Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burgess Hill and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.