West Sussex · London and the South East
Crawley Down New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Crawley Down, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in Crawley Down
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
In a smaller place like Crawley Down, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Crawley Down homes and their roofs
Saint Hill Manor, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crawley Down. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. The streets around a church such as All Saints Parish Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Crawley Down. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the RH10 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way. We also cover the places around Crawley Down: Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Near you in Crawley Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Imberhorne School and the streets around them. The closest station to Crawley Down is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Crawley Down
Will you come out to Crawley Down?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Crawley Down is listed?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Crawley Down
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crawley Down
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Crawley Down. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Crawley Down, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- 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
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Crawley Down, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.