West Sussex · London and the South East
Coolham New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Coolham and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Coolham questions
Is Coolham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Coolham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Coolham?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
New roof snagging in Coolham
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at underlay ending short at the eaves and gaps at new flashings, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Coolham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Coolham (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Towns and villages near Coolham
What else we do in Coolham
What new roof snagging looks like in Coolham
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Coolham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Coolham: Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Coolham
We work in homes and buildings around The Selsey Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coolham include Knepp Wildland.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Coolham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Coolham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
When to book a survey in Coolham
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Mission Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.