East Sussex · London and the South East
Forest Row New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Forest Row, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging in Forest Row
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and new flat roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Forest Row, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Forest Row: your questions answered
Is Forest Row within the area you cover?
Yes, Forest Row is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Forest Row listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Forest Row
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Common roof problems in Forest Row
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Forest Row, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Also near Forest Row
What else we do in Forest Row
New roof snagging around Forest Row
Historic houses such as Standen, about 2.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Forest Row goes. 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. Whether you’re 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 The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Forest Row is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Forest Row is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH18 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Forest Row include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Around Forest Row
We work in homes and buildings around Foresters Arms and Greenfields School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.