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New roof snagging in Cliffe, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Cliffe from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How new roof snagging works in Cliffe
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about poorly finished verges and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Cliffe can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Cliffe
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
New roof snagging around Cliffe
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Anne of Cleves House, about 0.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Cliffe goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Thomas at Cliffe, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Lewes station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We visit Cliffe as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN7 and BN8 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Cliffe is on the A26, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Cliffe, we cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Near you in Cliffe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gardeners Arms, Railway Land and Lewes Old Grammar School. There’s a railway station in Cliffe itself: Lewes station. A little further out are Lewes Castle (0.5 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. On a bungalow or cottage around Cliffe, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Cliffe
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Also near Cliffe
What else we do in Cliffe
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cliffe
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Cliffe
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cliffe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cliffe?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Cliffe is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.