West Sussex · London and the South East
Coates New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Coates from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Signs you need new roof snagging in Coates
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Coates
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. Common reasons to book are debris left in gutters or valleys and broken coverings left on a new roof, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Coates are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Coates (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To get a price for new roof snagging in Coates, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Coates: your questions answered
Is Coates in the area you cover?
Yes, Coates is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Coates?
Yes, Coates is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What else we do in Coates
Can I check my roof myself?
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Coates can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Coates homes and their roofs
Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coates. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church like Church of St Agatha are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Coates and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of RH20 for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Coates
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Coates is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.