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New roof snagging in Guestling, East Sussex
New roof snagging in Guestling from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Common questions in Guestling
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Guestling, 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, and Guestling is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Guestling within the area you cover?
Yes. Guestling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
About our new roof snagging in Guestling
Our snagging inspections cover Guestling and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Being in a small place like Guestling makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Guestling (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Guestling
Guestling lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to St Laurence's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Three Oaks station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Guestling is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Guestling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN35. Local streets include Pett Road, Chapel Lane and Winchelsea Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Guestling, we cover Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Ore (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Guestling
We work in homes and buildings around The Hastings Academy, Buckswood School and Speckled Wood. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Barn Theatre and Museum (2.1 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Guestling, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What else we do in Guestling
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Guestling
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys