West Sussex · London and the South East
Duncton New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Duncton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How new roof snagging works in Duncton
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a village or hamlet like Duncton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Duncton (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Duncton
How do I find out if my home in Duncton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Duncton?
Yes, Duncton is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a small place like Duncton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Duncton
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What else we do in Duncton
What new roof snagging looks like in Duncton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Duncton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from Duncton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU28. We cover properties on Duncton High Street and Willett Close. Other places close to Duncton include East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Around Duncton
Around Duncton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Parish Church of St Peter. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Duncton include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Duncton
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Duncton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges