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New roof snagging in East Hampnett, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for East Hampnett and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging in East Hampnett
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed tiles or slates sitting out of line and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like East Hampnett, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Outbuildings and barns around East Hampnett are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in East Hampnett
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Hampnett
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Local roofs and buyers in East Hampnett
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Goodwood House, about 2.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Hampnett. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in East Hampnett and the surrounding area. East Hampnett is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO18. Streets in the area include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane. We also cover the places around East Hampnett: Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Near you in East Hampnett
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Winterton Arms Public House and Ormiston Six Villages Academy. East Hampnett’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
Towns and villages near East Hampnett
What else we do in East Hampnett
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near East Hampnett can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Common questions in East Hampnett
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Hampnett?
Yes, East Hampnett is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in East Hampnett listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.