East Sussex · London and the South East
Friar's Gate New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Friar's Gate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Local roofs and buyers in Friar's Gate
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, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Bassetts Manor about 3.6 miles north-west, Friar's Gate sits in an area with a long building history. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Friar's Gate are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Friar's Gate is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
What’s near Friar's Gate
Around Friar's Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Half Moon Inn and Beacon Academy, among other places. Friar's Gate’s nearest station is Eridge station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Friar's Gate include Crowborough Country Park.
How new roof snagging works in Friar's Gate
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like Friar's Gate are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Friar's Gate: your questions answered
Will you come out to Friar's Gate?
Yes. Friar's Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Friar's Gate is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Friar's Gate, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Friar's Gate
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
Landlords with a home close to Eridge station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Friar's Gate
Landlords and letting agents in Friar's Gate book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.