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New Roof Snagging in Climping
New roof snagging across Climping, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in Climping: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Somewhere as small as Climping, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Climping (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Climping
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buying a home or a new roof in Climping
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Climping, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Sussex often 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 4.7 miles east, show how far back building around Climping goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Landlords with a home close to Littlehampton station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Climping gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Climping is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN17. We cover properties on Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Climping, we cover Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Around Climping
In Climping, that means homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House. For rail, the closest station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Climping
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Climping
Will you come out to Climping?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Climping hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Climping is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Climping can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Details hidden from sight
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes