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New roof snagging in Chidham, West Sussex
We carry out new roof snagging in Chidham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Chidham: local notes
Chidham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Nutbourne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Chidham, we can come and survey your property. Chidham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across PO18 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
What’s near Chidham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bourne Community College. The closest station to Chidham is Nutbourne station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
About our new roof snagging in Chidham
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 new roof and around it. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
For a small place like Chidham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Chidham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
FAQs for Chidham
Will you come out to Chidham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Chidham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Prices for new roof snagging in Chidham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Chidham
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Warblington Castle lies about 4.1 miles west, so building around Chidham goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Diary the defects period end date
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.