East Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Horam
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Horam from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Horam
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are signs of condensation in the roof space and debris left in gutters or valleys, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Horam makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Horam (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Horam
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a place like Horam, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horam
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Local roofs and buyers in Horam
The wider area around Horam has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 3.2 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Horam is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Horam get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Horam is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the TN21 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Little London Road, Toll Wood Road and Beauford Road. We also cover the places around Horam: Burlow (1 mile south-west), Vines Cross (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile north-west) and Warbleton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Around Horam
In Horam, that means homes and buildings near Horam Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Horam include Selwyns Wood.
Horam questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horam?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Horam is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Horam?
Yes. Horam is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Towns and villages near Horam
What else we do in Horam
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horam
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Horam, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
For a price for new roof snagging in Horam, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.