East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Chailey
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Chailey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older and listed buildings around Chailey may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Chailey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Chailey
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How new roof snagging works in Chailey
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 gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Chailey makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chailey
What else we do in Chailey
Chailey: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Chailey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Chailey within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Chailey?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Chailey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Chailey homes and their roofs
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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. 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 Plumpton station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Chailey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Chailey. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of BN8 for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Chailey: North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
What’s near Chailey
We work in homes and buildings around Chailey School, The Five Bells Inn and Chailey Heritage School. The nearest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chailey include Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Chailey
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges