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New roof snagging in East Dean, East Sussex
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in East Dean and across East Sussex.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
About our new roof snagging in East Dean
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and poorly finished verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and replacement roofs alike.
For a small place like East Dean, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- East Dean (BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Dean
What else we do in East Dean
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
FAQs for East Dean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Dean?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like East Dean?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Buying a home or a new roof in East Dean
East Dean is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Alfriston Clergy House, about 3.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Dean. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Eastbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
East Dean is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in East Dean, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. East Dean is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN20. Streets in the area include Lower Street, Went Way and Gilberts Drive, all of which we cover. We also cover Friston (1 mile north-east), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Meads (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in East Dean
Around East Dean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Tiger Inn. The closest station to East Dean is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3.3 miles north) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around East Dean can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in East Dean, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.