East Sussex · London and the South East
Flimwell New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Flimwell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How new roof snagging works in Flimwell
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. If you are worried about underlay at the eaves left exposed and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Flimwell 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 is 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Flimwell
Also in Flimwell
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Flimwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Flimwell
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Flimwell
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Flimwell can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flimwell homes and their roofs
Scotney Castle, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Flimwell. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Augustine's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Bookings from Flimwell are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN5. We cover properties on High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close and the roads around them. Flimwell is on the B2087, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Flimwell: Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Flimwell
For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, roughly 3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
What we cannot see
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:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Flimwell questions
Will you come out to Flimwell?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Flimwell in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Flimwell is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.