West Sussex · London and the South East
Clayton New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Clayton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Clayton
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We’re frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Clayton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Clayton (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Clayton 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.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clayton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clayton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Prices for new roof snagging in Clayton
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
FAQs for Clayton
Is Clayton in the area you cover?
Yes, Clayton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Clayton?
Yes, Clayton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not 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, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Diary the defects period end date
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Also near Clayton
Other services in Clayton
New roof snagging in Clayton: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. With Preston Manor & Gardens about 4.7 miles south, Clayton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Clayton. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in BN6 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Clayton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Downlands Community School and The Greyhound Public House and the streets around them. Clayton’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile north. A little further out are Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clayton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.