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New Roof Snagging in Chelwood Common
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Chelwood Common, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging around Chelwood Common
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 3.9 miles north-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around Chelwood Common has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Chelwood Common and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH17 is covered for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Near you in Chelwood Common
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Chelwood Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
About our new roof snagging in Chelwood Common
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and gaps at new flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Chelwood Common are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
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What we are asked to look at in Chelwood Common
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
For an older house near a landmark such as Chelwood Gate Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Common questions in Chelwood Common
Do you cover Chelwood Common?
Yes, Chelwood Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Chelwood Common within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Chelwood Common?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Chelwood Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chelwood Common
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Why act early in Chelwood Common
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chelwood Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.