East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Cock Marling
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Cock Marling.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
How new roof snagging works in Cock Marling
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
Some older homes in villages like Cock Marling 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cock Marling
Landlords and agents in Cock Marling book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Cock Marling
Do you cover smaller places like Cock Marling?
Yes, Cock Marling is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Cock Marling listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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What else we do in Cock Marling
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Why act early in Cock Marling
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Cock Marling are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Cock Marling
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Cock Marling, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Cock Marling, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Cock Marling
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Cock Marling, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Lamb House lies about 2.5 miles east, so building around Cock Marling goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. Landlords with a home close to Winchelsea station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Cock Marling is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN31. Other places close to Cock Marling include Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Cock Marling
The closest station to Cock Marling is Winchelsea station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.