Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Falmer
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Falmer from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
New roof snagging in Falmer
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Falmer makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Falmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Outbuildings and barns around Falmer are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Falmer
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.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Falmer, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check 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 written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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New roof snagging in Falmer: local notes
Falmer is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Falmer station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Surveys in Falmer work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN1. Local streets include Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Around Falmer
Around Falmer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Falmer itself: Falmer station. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
Do you need new roof snagging in Falmer?
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Preston Manor & Gardens lies about 3.5 miles south-west, so building around Falmer goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Nearby places to Falmer
Other services in Falmer
Common questions in Falmer
Is my home in Falmer listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Falmer within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.