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New roof snagging in Earnley, West Sussex
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Earnley? We carry out new roof snagging in Earnley and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Earnley
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you are worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Earnley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Earnley (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Earnley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Earnley, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
In and around Earnley, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. Take an older house close to Earnley Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Earnley can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Earnley. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO20 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Earnley, we cover East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around Earnley
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Earnley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
Useful tips for Earnley property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For an older or listed building in a place like Earnley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common questions in Earnley
Is my home in Earnley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Earnley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Earnley
Landlords and letting agents in Earnley book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Earnley. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.