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New roof snagging in Ferring, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Ferring, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Ferring: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Ferring, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Ferring. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Ferring (BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Around Ferring, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like Ferring, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Common roof problems in Ferring
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near Goring-By-Sea station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
Local roofs and buyers in Ferring
Ferring lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.6 miles north-west, Ferring 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.
The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Ferring and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Ferring is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN12 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ferring
In Ferring, that means homes and buildings near Durrington Minature Railway and Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. The closest station to Ferring is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
FAQs for Ferring
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ferring?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Ferring is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Will you come out to Ferring?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea when you book.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs