West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Clapham, West Sussex
New roof snagging in Clapham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Questions from Clapham
Is my home in Clapham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Clapham?
Yes, Clapham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Clapham
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Clapham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Clapham (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Clapham
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Clapham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Clapham 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
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.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep warranty papers safe
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
New roof snagging in Clapham: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Clapham, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Ecclesden Manor, about 1.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clapham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Goring-By-Sea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Clapham can all book new roof snagging. Across West Sussex, we cover Clapham and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
New roof snagging in BN13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close, and we cover them all. You will find Clapham on the A280, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Clapham: Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Around Clapham
In Clapham, that means homes and buildings near Clapham Wood, The Fox pub and Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Clapham is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Other services in Clapham
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes