East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Hankham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Hankham, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hankham
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Hankham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 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. Around Hankham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hankham
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Hankham: your questions answered
Is Hankham within the area you cover?
Yes, Hankham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Hankham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What new roof snagging looks like in Hankham
Hankham is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With Michelham Priory about 4.4 miles north-west, Hankham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Pevensey & Westham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hankham can all book new roof snagging. Our East Sussex coverage includes Hankham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN24 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Hankham
In Hankham, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Causeway School. The closest station to Hankham is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Hankham
What else we do in Hankham
Signs you need new roof snagging in Hankham
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For an older house near a landmark such as St Luke's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Hankham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.