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Gun Hill New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Gun Hill. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Gun Hill
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and poorly finished verges.
In a village or hamlet like Gun Hill, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Gun Hill homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Gun Hill goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For any home in Gun Hill, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Gun Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the TN21 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Gun Hill
Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
Useful tips for Gun Hill property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Gun Hill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Gun Hill
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Gun Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gun Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Gun Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Gun Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Gun Hill?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs