East Sussex · London and the South East
Fairlight New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Fairlight, with photographs and a written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
About our new roof snagging in Fairlight
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
For a small place like Fairlight, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Fairlight (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Towns and villages near Fairlight
Other services in Fairlight
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Local roofs and buyers in Fairlight
Fairlight is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Andrew: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Fairlight is about 4 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Fairlight, we can come and survey your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Fairlight and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN35 is within our area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Hill Road, The Close and Lower Coastguard Lane. If you are just outside Fairlight, we cover Fairlight Cove (1 mile east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north), Guestling (1 mile north-west), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile west) and Guestling Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (4 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fairlight
In Fairlight, that means homes and buildings near Speckled Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Fairlight include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Fairlight can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fairlight
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Fairlight, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Fairlight 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Fairlight?
Yes, Fairlight is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Fairlight?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.