West Sussex · London and the South East
East Wittering New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in East Wittering. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
East Wittering questions
Is East Wittering within the area you cover?
Yes. East Wittering is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around East Wittering, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
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.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
About our new roof snagging in East Wittering
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like East Wittering, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in East Wittering or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in East Wittering
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as St Anne, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like East Wittering, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What new roof snagging looks like in East Wittering
East Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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 careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
In and around East Wittering, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Wittering is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. East Wittering is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. East Wittering is on the B2179, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around East Wittering: Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in East Wittering
In East Wittering, that means homes and buildings near The Thatched Tavern. Open spaces near East Wittering include Pilsey Island.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Blocked gutters on homes around East Wittering overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in East Wittering
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wittering
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- 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.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.