West Sussex · London and the South East
Cowfold New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Cowfold from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in Cowfold
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’ve noticed verge tiles or slates not secured and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Cowfold are listed or sit 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cowfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cowfold
- A report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cowfold
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Cowfold, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Cowfold?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For any home in Cowfold, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Nearby places to Cowfold
What else we do in Cowfold
Buying a home or a new roof in Cowfold
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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 you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Cowfold, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Cowfold is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks. If you are just outside Cowfold, we cover Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Cowfold
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Cowfold questions
Do you cover Cowfold?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Cowfold is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cowfold?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
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.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Cowfold, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.