West Sussex · London and the South East
Furnace Green New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Furnace Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
New roof snagging in Furnace Green: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
Smaller places like Furnace Green often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Furnace Green or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Furnace Green
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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 about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Furnace Green doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, you tell us 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.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
New roof snagging around Furnace Green
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Tyes Place, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Furnace Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Three Bridges station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Furnace Green as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Furnace Green.
New roof snagging in RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road. Other places close to Furnace Green include Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Furnace Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oriel High School, The Charcoal Burner pub and Tilgate Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Furnace Green include Tilgate Lake.
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Questions from Furnace Green
How do I find out if my home in Furnace Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
My home in Furnace Green has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Frequently, yes, so mention it as you book. Many homes in new towns like Crawley have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs frequently last around 15–20 years.
Do you cover Furnace Green?
Yes. We survey roofs in Furnace Green and the rest of West Sussex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check 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.
Will you check every nail and clip?
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.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs