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New roof snagging in High Hurstwood, East Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in High Hurstwood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in High Hurstwood
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are untidy or loose verge details and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Being in a small place like High Hurstwood makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Also near High Hurstwood
Also in High Hurstwood
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
High Hurstwood questions
Do you cover High Hurstwood?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and High Hurstwood is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in High Hurstwood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
New roof snagging in High Hurstwood: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Buxted station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in High Hurstwood, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
New roof snagging in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane. If you are just outside High Hurstwood, we cover Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Around High Hurstwood
The closest station to High Hurstwood is Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. In a small place like High Hurstwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 need to know.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like High Hurstwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.