Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Hanover, Brighton and Hove
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Hanover, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Hanover often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Hanover, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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About our new roof snagging in Hanover
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. Typical surveys look at verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay ending short at the eaves, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Around Hanover, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hanover (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Hanover
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Take an older house close to Church of the Annunciation: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Diary the defects period end date
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep the contract and invoices together
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Questions from Hanover
How do I find out if my home in Hanover is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hanover?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Hanover in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Hanover.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re 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.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Local roofs and buyers in Hanover
Hanover lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 0.6 miles south-west, show how far back building around Hanover goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Landlords with a home close to Brighton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hanover is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Surveys in Hanover work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Hanover is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover for new roof snagging.
Surveys in BN2, BN1 and BN50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Elmore Road, London Road and Milton Road. We also cover the places around Hanover: Brighton (1 mile north), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Seven Dials (1 mile west) and Kemptown (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Hanover has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Hanover
Typical jobs here are in homes near Academy of Creative Training, Brighton Girls and The Dover Castle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Old Police Cells Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers