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New Roof Snagging in Fittleworth
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Fittleworth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Fittleworth
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. 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. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and poorly finished verges, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Fittleworth, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Fittleworth: local notes
With Old Place Manor about 2.1 miles east, Fittleworth sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Fittleworth and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Fittleworth: Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Fittleworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Hotel, among other places. Fittleworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Towns and villages near Fittleworth
Also in Fittleworth
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Older and listed buildings around Fittleworth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fittleworth
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Fittleworth questions
Is Fittleworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Fittleworth?
Yes, Fittleworth is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
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 long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Fittleworth 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.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fittleworth
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Do you need new roof snagging in Fittleworth?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs