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New roof snagging in Danehill, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Danehill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Danehill: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and verge tiles or slates not secured.
For a small place like Danehill, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Danehill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Danehill, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Danehill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Danehill
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Why act early in Danehill
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Outbuildings and barns around Danehill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Danehill
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
Danehill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Danehill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is Danehill within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when you book.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
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’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Towns and villages near Danehill
Also in Danehill
What new roof snagging looks like in Danehill
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Priest House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Danehill. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Danehill, the roof can be surveyed. Danehill is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Around Danehill
The closest station to Danehill is Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.