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New Roof Snagging in Chuck Hatch
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Chuck Hatch, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
About our new roof snagging in Chuck Hatch
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Being in a small place like Chuck Hatch 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 booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chuck Hatch
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Places near Chuck Hatch
What else we do in Chuck Hatch
Your questions about new roof snagging in Chuck Hatch
How do I find out if my home in Chuck Hatch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Chuck Hatch in the area you cover?
Yes, Chuck Hatch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Chuck Hatch can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Signs you need new roof snagging in Chuck Hatch
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst Kent station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Roof by roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Local roofs and buyers in Chuck Hatch
About 2.9 miles north lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Chuck Hatch has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Surveys in Chuck Hatch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Chuck Hatch. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in TN7 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chuck Hatch
For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Chuck Hatch include Crowborough Country Park.
What affects the price in Chuck Hatch
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.