West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Heyshott, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Heyshott, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Heyshott homes and their roofs
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. The wider area around Heyshott has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 2.5 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Heyshott is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heyshott. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across the GU29 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Heyshott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Unicorn Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Heyshott includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
About our new roof snagging in Heyshott
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at underlay at the eaves left exposed and gaps at new flashings, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Heyshott, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Heyshott
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why it’s worth a survey now in Heyshott
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Common questions in Heyshott
Is Heyshott in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Heyshott is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Heyshott listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s 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.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heyshott
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Heyshott, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.