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Etchingham New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Etchingham, with photos and a written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Etchingham
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
Somewhere as small as Etchingham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Etchingham
With Bateman's about 2.8 miles south-west, Etchingham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Etchingham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN19 is within our area for new roof snagging. Local streets include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill. Other places close to Etchingham include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Etchingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. Etchingham has its own railway station: Etchingham station. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Towns and villages near Etchingham
What else we do in Etchingham
Etchingham questions
Is Etchingham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Etchingham as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Etchingham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
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.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Etchingham
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Look out for signs like these:
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Etchingham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Etchingham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A report with photographs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Prices for new roof snagging in Etchingham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.