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Friston New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Friston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
About our new roof snagging in Friston
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Friston, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Friston (BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Friston property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Homes around Friston often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Nearby places to Friston
What else we do in Friston
Questions from Friston
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Friston, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Friston?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you work in Friston?
Yes. We survey roofs in Friston and the rest of East Sussex. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Friston and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
What new roof snagging looks like in Friston
Friston is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Friston has a long history of building, with Alfriston Clergy House about 3.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Eastbourne station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Roofs in Friston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Friston is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close. We also cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
What’s near Friston
In Friston, that means homes and buildings near The Tiger Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.