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New roof snagging in East Grinstead, West Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in East Grinstead. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in East Grinstead
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps at new flashings and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Plenty of homes in a town like East Grinstead have been extended over the years, often with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you’re buying in East Grinstead, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in East Grinstead
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Grinstead
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit in East Grinstead runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. Fitted vents are checked.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Buying a home or a new roof in East Grinstead
Saint Hill Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Grinstead. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Our Lady and St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in East Grinstead and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover East Grinstead and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH19 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A22 and A264 close by, East Grinstead is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, East Grinstead has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near East Grinstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts, The Railway pub and Sackville School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. Nearby you will also find East Grinstead Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Questions from East Grinstead
Is my home in East Grinstead listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How should I get ready for a visit in East Grinstead?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in East Grinstead. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
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 go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Is East Grinstead in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, East Grinstead included.
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around East Grinstead, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in East Grinstead
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.