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New roof snagging in Crossbush, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Crossbush, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Crossbush book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
New roof snagging in Crossbush
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
For a small place like Crossbush, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Crossbush (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Crossbush, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Local roofs and buyers in Crossbush
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Crossbush, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Arundel station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Crossbush are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Crossbush and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
New roof snagging in BN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Around Crossbush
The closest station to Crossbush is Arundel station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crossbush include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Crossbush
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
Ecclesden Manor lies about 3 miles east, so building around Crossbush goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Why it is worth a survey now in Crossbush
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. For older village homes like those around Crossbush, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Crossbush questions
Will you come out to Crossbush?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Crossbush?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
How do I book a survey in Crossbush?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.