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New roof snagging in East Preston, West Sussex
A careful look at the new roof at your property in East Preston, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
East Preston homes and their roofs
East Preston lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. About 1.3 miles north lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around East Preston has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. East Preston is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN16 and BN12 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Preston
Around East Preston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Angmering School. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 0.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). The countryside around East Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Preston
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We are often asked to look into loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay ending short at the eaves, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Around East Preston, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Arranging work in a smaller place like East Preston is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Preston
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like East Preston is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Prices for new roof snagging in East Preston
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need new roof snagging in East Preston?
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For landlords with property near Angmering station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
East Preston: your questions answered
Is my home in East Preston listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around East Preston hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in East Preston?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.