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New Roof Snagging in East Worthing
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around East Worthing, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in East Worthing: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’re worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a smaller place like East Worthing, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
East Worthing questions
Is the coastal weather around East Worthing hard on roofs?
Often, yes. East Worthing is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Worthing?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Local roofs and buyers in East Worthing
East Worthing 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like St George's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in East Worthing, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. East Worthing is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN11, BN14 and BN15. Whether your property is on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside East Worthing, we cover Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near East Worthing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Half Brick pub and Beach House Park. For rail, the closest station is East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Worthing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Prices for new roof snagging in East Worthing
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- 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 don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Common roof problems in East Worthing
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you own a rental within reach of East Worthing station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a survey in East Worthing, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- File all paperwork for the new roof
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.