West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in East Ashling, West Sussex
New roof snagging around East Ashling, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
About our new roof snagging in East Ashling
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We are often asked to look into broken coverings left on a new roof and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like East Ashling are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
New roof snagging around East Ashling
East Ashling lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. The wider area around East Ashling has a long history of building, with West Dean House about 4 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in East Ashling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO18. We also cover the places around East Ashling: West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
What’s near East Ashling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishop Luffa School and The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Ashling include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Common questions in East Ashling
How do I find out if my home in East Ashling is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in East Ashling?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you cover East Ashling for new roof snagging?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, East Ashling included.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Useful tips for East Ashling property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- File all paperwork for the new roof
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Common roof problems in East Ashling
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like East Ashling can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.