East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Filching
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Filching, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Filching questions
Do you cover smaller places like Filching?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Filching?
Often, yes. Filching is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How new roof snagging works in Filching
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Filching are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Filching (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Filching
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of Saint Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Filching
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a place like Filching, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Useful tips for Filching property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
Nearby places to Filching
What else we do in Filching
Buying a home or a new roof in Filching
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Filching, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Alfriston Clergy House, about 2.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Filching. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For landlords with property near Polegate station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Filching across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Filching
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Eight Bells Inn and Willingdon Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Filching, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.