West Sussex · London and the South East
Faygate New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Faygate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
New roof snagging in Faygate: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We are often asked to look into underlay not dressed into the gutter and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, across loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Faygate makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Faygate (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Faygate, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Also in Faygate
Why act early in Faygate
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Older and listed buildings around Faygate may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
What we are asked to look at in Faygate
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you let a flat or house near Faygate station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Buying a home or a new roof in Faygate
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark like St Francis' Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Faygate is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
We cover every part of the RH12 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Around Faygate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn, among other places. There is a railway station in Faygate itself: Faygate station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Questions from Faygate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Faygate?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Faygate is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.