East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Founthill
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Founthill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
New roof snagging in Founthill: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Founthill and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Somewhere as small as Founthill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Founthill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Founthill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Founthill?
Yes. Founthill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for new roof snagging in Founthill, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Founthill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Useful tips for Founthill property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check the roof before you pay in full
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Towns and villages near Founthill
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Buying a home or a new roof in Founthill
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own a rental within reach of Uckfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Roofs in Founthill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Founthill is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN8 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Founthill
Around Founthill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a careful look.