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New roof snagging in Cripp's Corner, East Sussex
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Cripp's Corner? We carry out new roof snagging in Cripp's Corner and across East Sussex.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Cripp's Corner: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about damage to other parts of the building and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Some older homes in villages like Cripp's Corner 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Cripp's Corner: local notes
Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 1.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Cripp's Corner goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near St Marks Staplecross, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Cripp's Corner, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Cripp's Corner, we cover Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
What’s near Cripp's Corner
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cripp's Corner include Senlac Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cripp's Corner
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cripp's Corner
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cripp's Corner and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need new roof snagging in Cripp's Corner?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Report times depend 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 an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How it 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. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Cripp's Corner 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 can’t see is noted.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Cripp's Corner
Is my home in Cripp's Corner 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Cripp's Corner?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cripp's Corner as anywhere else.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea as you book.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Around Cripp's Corner, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.