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New Roof Snagging in Fisher
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Fisher from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging in Fisher
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new-build homes, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a village or hamlet like Fisher, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Fisher (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
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Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Fisher, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Buying a home or a new roof in Fisher
Fisher lies within about 2 miles 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church like St Leodegar'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. For landlords with property near Chichester station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fisher can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Fisher: South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fisher
The closest station to Fisher is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Fisher can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Fisher
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Fisher, take more of a battering?
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.
Will you come out to Fisher?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea as you book.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fisher
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.