East Sussex · London and the South East
Hellingly New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Hellingly, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Hellingly
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and broken coverings left on a new roof.
In a smaller place like Hellingly, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hellingly
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Hellingly, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
FAQs for Hellingly
Is Hellingly in the area you cover?
Yes, Hellingly is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Hellingly?
Yes, Hellingly is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Is this a RICS 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What new roof snagging looks like in Hellingly
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Horselunges Manor about 0.6 miles west, Hellingly sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Hellingly and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of BN27 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Near you in Hellingly
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hailsham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (within half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
Signs you need new roof snagging in Hellingly
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For landlords with property near Polegate station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
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Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges