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New roof snagging in Crawley, West Sussex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Crawley, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
About our new roof snagging in Crawley
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and damage to other parts of the building.
A place the size of Crawley has homes of every age, from older terraces and villas to post-war estates and recent developments. A roof on a Victorian house fails in different ways from one on a 1960s semi or a new build. That’s why the age and type of roof shape what the inspection concentrates on, for a purchase or a new roof alike.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Whatever the age of a roof in Crawley, small defects only grow if they’re left. A loose ridge, a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet is a small job today and a bigger one after a wet winter.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Crawley
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a commercial building or block in Crawley, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. You then get a photo-illustrated written report.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Crawley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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New roof snagging in Crawley: local notes
Crawley was built as one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you’re buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Crawley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Crawley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Crawley and the places around it.
We survey roofs across RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street and the roads around them. Crawley sits on or near the A23 and A264, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Crawley include Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Crawley has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Crawley
Around Crawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tilgate Park, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
Crawley questions
Is my home in Crawley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Crawley be checked too?
Typically, yes: let us know about it when booking so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Is Crawley in your area?
Yes. Crawley is part of the area we cover.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crawley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.