West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Cocking
New roof snagging in Cocking, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
New roof snagging in Cocking
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about tiles or slates sitting out of line and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Cocking may be listed or 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’s 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Cocking (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cocking
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Cocking, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Local roofs and buyers in Cocking
With Cowdray House about 2.6 miles north, Cocking sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Catherine of Siena Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Cocking, we can survey the roof. Cocking is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Cocking, we cover Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Cocking
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Cocking include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Cocking
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cocking?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Cocking within the area you cover?
Yes, Cocking is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
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Useful tips for Cocking property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.