West Sussex · London and the South East
Durfold Wood New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Durfold Wood, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
About our new roof snagging in Durfold Wood
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you are worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Durfold Wood makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Durfold Wood homes and their roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Durfold Wood, the roof can be surveyed. Durfold Wood is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Guildford.
New roof snagging in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood. We also cover the places around Durfold Wood: Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Durfold Wood
For rail, the closest station is Witley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Durfold Wood
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. In a small place like Durfold Wood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Durfold Wood
Will you come out to Durfold Wood?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Durfold Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
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 also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Durfold Wood?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Durfold Wood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Durfold Wood
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
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Prices for new roof snagging in Durfold Wood
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Durfold Wood
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For landlords with property near Witley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.