West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Crosspost
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Crosspost, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Crosspost, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How new roof snagging works in Crosspost
Homeowners 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 safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
For a small place like Crosspost, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Crosspost
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Crosspost questions
Is Crosspost in the area you cover?
Yes, Crosspost is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crosspost as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Crosspost within the area you cover?
Yes, Crosspost is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Prices for new roof snagging in Crosspost
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What new roof snagging does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
New roof snagging around Crosspost
The wider area around Crosspost has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3.1 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary Magdalene's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Wivelsfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Crosspost are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Crosspost is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH17 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Crosspost, we cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crosspost
The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crosspost include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.