West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Hangleton, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Hangleton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hangleton
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hangleton are listed or sit 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
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
- Hangleton (BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a place like Hangleton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Hangleton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Hangleton
Hangleton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Goring-By-Sea station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 0.9 miles north-west, show how far back building around Hangleton goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Hangleton is about 2 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hangleton across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Hangleton. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Hangleton: Ferring (1 mile south-east), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south), Angmering (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile south-west) and East Preston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Storrington (7 miles north).
What’s near Hangleton
We work in homes and buildings around Clapham Wood and Chatsmore Catholic High School. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1 mile east. Nearby you will also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Rustington Museum (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Hangleton include Highdown Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Questions from Hangleton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hangleton?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Hangleton is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Hangleton?
Yes. Hangleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Common roof problems in Hangleton
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
The streets around a church such as St Andrew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.