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New Roof Snagging in East Lavington
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in East Lavington, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What affects the price in East Lavington
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are 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.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Lavington
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 inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you are worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like East Lavington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for East Lavington property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
What new roof snagging looks like in East Lavington
The wider area around East Lavington has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 2.9 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Lavington and the surrounding area. East Lavington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU28. Other places close to East Lavington include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Near you in East Lavington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parish Church of St Giles. Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
East Lavington: your questions answered
Will you come out to East Lavington?
Yes, East Lavington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover East Lavington?
Yes, East Lavington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like East Lavington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.