West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Hickstead
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Hickstead.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Questions from Hickstead
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hickstead?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hickstead is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hickstead?
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.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
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.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea when booking.
How new roof snagging works in Hickstead
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We’re frequently asked to look into loose flashings at walls or chimneys and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, across loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
For a small place like Hickstead, 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 when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hickstead
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Local roofs and buyers in Hickstead
The wider area around Hickstead has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3.4 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Burgess Hill station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Hickstead for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hickstead is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hickstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Paul's Catholic College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Book snagging before the final payment
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Hickstead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Hickstead
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.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos