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Hamsey New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Hamsey, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Hamsey: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Common reasons to book are debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Hamsey, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hamsey
Do you cover Hamsey?
Yes, Hamsey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Hamsey listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Hamsey?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the loft space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Other services in Hamsey
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. For older village homes like those around Hamsey, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hamsey
Historic houses such as Anne of Cleves House, about 1.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Hamsey goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Hamsey, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hamsey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Hamsey include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Hamsey needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.