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New Roof Snagging in Hailsham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Hailsham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Hailsham: your questions answered
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Hailsham?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hailsham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you cover Hailsham?
Yes. We carry out new roof snagging in Hailsham, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
New roof snagging in Hailsham: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Hailsham is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses frequently have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Hailsham, the type of roof decides where the checks focus, from fixings and underlay to ridges and valleys. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Prices for new roof snagging in Hailsham
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hailsham
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Horselunges Manor, about 1.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hailsham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of Saint Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Polegate station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Hailsham, we can survey the roof. Hailsham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN27 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like High Street, Market Place and Station Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A271 and A295, Hailsham is easy for us to reach. We also cover Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Near you in Hailsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hailsham include Combe Hill.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Hailsham, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hailsham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.