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Graffham New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Graffham, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Graffham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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New roof snagging in Graffham: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about underlay at the eaves left exposed and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and ridges and verges alike.
Somewhere as small as Graffham, 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 are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Graffham (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
How we price new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Graffham
Is my home in Graffham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Graffham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Graffham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Graffham homes and their roofs
The wider area around Graffham has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 3.5 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Giles, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Graffham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU28 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Around Graffham
We work in homes and buildings around The Woodman pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Graffham Common.