East Sussex · London and the South East
Hadlow Down New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Hadlow Down, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Hadlow Down homes and their roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Sussex often 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Buxted station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Hadlow Down and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Hadlow Down is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field. Close by, we survey roofs in Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hadlow Down
The closest station to Hadlow Down is Buxted station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hadlow Down
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hadlow Down may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Hadlow Down
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for new roof snagging in Hadlow Down, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hadlow Down
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Do you need new roof snagging in Hadlow Down?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Hadlow Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Hadlow Down
Do you cover Hadlow Down?
Yes, Hadlow Down is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Hadlow Down?
Yes, Hadlow Down is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hadlow Down
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.