East Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Chiltington, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Chiltington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How new roof snagging works in Chiltington
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about damage to other parts of the building and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
Being in a small place like Chiltington makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Nearby places to Chiltington
What else we do in Chiltington
What new roof snagging looks like in Chiltington
About 3.7 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Chiltington 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Chiltington and the surrounding area. Chiltington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Brighton is in our area too.
New roof snagging in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Chiltington
The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chiltington include Blackcap and Malling Down.
What we’re asked to look at in Chiltington
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you let a flat or house near Cooksbridge station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Chiltington questions
Will you come out to Chiltington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Chiltington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
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, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Chiltington 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.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chiltington
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. In a small place like Chiltington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chiltington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.