East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Five Ashes
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Five Ashes. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging in Five Ashes: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We’re often asked to look into ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Five Ashes 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Five Ashes questions
How do I find out if my home in Five Ashes is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Five Ashes?
Yes, Five Ashes is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Local roofs and buyers in Five Ashes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Good Shepherd, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Five Ashes and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Five Ashes. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of TN20 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Five Ashes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Older and listed buildings around Five Ashes may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Five Ashes, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Five Ashes
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Common roof problems in Five Ashes
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. Fitted vents are looked at.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Five Ashes, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.