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New roof snagging in Crawley, Hampshire
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Crawley and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gaps at new flashings
Common questions in Crawley
Is my home in Crawley listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 Crawley in the area you cover?
Yes, Crawley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
About our new roof snagging in Crawley
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Older buildings in small places like Crawley 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 is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Crawley (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Crawley
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Why get it checked now?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. Around Crawley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Crawley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common roof problems in Crawley
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crawley
Landlords and agents in Crawley book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
New roof snagging in Crawley: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. 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 Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Crawley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO21 is covered for new roof snagging. Other places close to Crawley include Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Crawley
In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Fox And Hounds Public House. Crawley’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Winnall Moors.