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New roof snagging in Funtington, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Funtington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
What we are asked to look at in Funtington
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
New roof snagging in Funtington
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
In a village or hamlet like Funtington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Funtington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Funtington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
New roof snagging in Funtington: local notes
Funtington is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. About 4.6 miles north-east lies West Dean House, a reminder of how long the area around Funtington has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Nutbourne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Funtington is about 4 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Funtington, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO18 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Lane, Lynch Down and Weston Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Funtington, we cover West Ashling (1 mile south-east), East Ashling (1 mile south-east), Hambrook (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile west) and Lordington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Portfield (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Funtington
Around Funtington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Funtington is Nutbourne station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Emsworth Museum (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Funtington
Is Funtington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Funtington, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Funtington is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.