West Sussex · London and the South East
Highleigh New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Highleigh.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
About our new roof snagging in Highleigh
We carry out new roof snagging in Highleigh and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about damage to other parts of the building and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
For a small place like Highleigh, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. In a place like Highleigh, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Highleigh, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Highleigh
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Highleigh
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
FAQs for Highleigh
Do you cover smaller places like Highleigh?
Yes, Highleigh is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Highleigh?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Highleigh
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Highleigh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Towns and villages near Highleigh
Also in Highleigh
When to book a survey in Highleigh
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
New roof snagging around Highleigh
Highleigh lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
For landlords with property near Chichester station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Highleigh can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Highleigh
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Pilsey Island.