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Findon New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Findon and across West Sussex.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
About our new roof snagging in Findon
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
For a small place like Findon, 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Findon (BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Findon homes and their roofs
Findon lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is 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. About 3.8 miles south-west lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Findon has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to West Worthing station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Findon is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Findon
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Village House Hotel and the streets around them. Findon’s nearest station is West Worthing station, about 3.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Findon
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Findon?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Findon is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Findon
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Findon
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Findon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Findon, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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 we arrive
- 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Useful tips for Findon property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.