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New roof snagging in Compton, West Sussex
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Compton and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging in Compton
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and signs of condensation in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Compton 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Compton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Compton
What else we do in Compton
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Compton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Compton questions
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Compton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Compton as anywhere else.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Compton?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Compton
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
New roof snagging around Compton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Compton has a long history of building, with Uppark about 1.8 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Roofs in Compton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Compton is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO18 is covered for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Church Lane and School Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we’re asked to look at in Compton
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
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.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report