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New Roof Snagging in Butcher's Cross
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Butcher's Cross, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Butcher's Cross
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging in Butcher's Cross
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and untidy or loose verge details, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Butcher's Cross may be listed or 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
FAQs for Butcher's Cross
Is Butcher's Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, Butcher's Cross is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Butcher's Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What we’re asked to look at in Butcher's Cross
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Butcher's Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Also near Butcher's Cross
What else we do in Butcher's Cross
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Around Butcher's Cross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Butcher's Cross
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Crowborough station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Butcher's Cross, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Butcher's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of TN20 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Around Butcher's Cross
In Butcher's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Butcher's Cross is Crowborough station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Butcher's Cross include Selwyns Wood.