West Sussex · London and the South East
Chelwood Gate New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Chelwood Gate. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Chelwood Gate can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Chelwood Gate
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and signs of condensation in the roof space.
For a small place like Chelwood Gate, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chelwood Gate
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Chelwood Gate
Is Chelwood Gate in the area you cover?
Yes, Chelwood Gate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Chelwood Gate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How do I book a survey in Chelwood Gate?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
New roof snagging around Chelwood Gate
About 3.8 miles north-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around Chelwood Gate has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Chelwood Gate, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH17 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Chelwood Gate: Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include 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).
Around Chelwood Gate
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Towns and villages near Chelwood Gate
What else we do in Chelwood Gate
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Do you need new roof snagging in Chelwood Gate?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
The streets around a church like Chelwood Gate Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey