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New roof snagging in Horsham, West Sussex
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Horsham? We carry out new roof snagging in Horsham and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Questions from Horsham
Is my home in Horsham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How should I get ready for a visit in Horsham?
It’s useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Horsham too.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Is Horsham in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out new roof snagging in Horsham.
New roof snagging in Horsham: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed gutters blocked by building debris and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes alike.
A place the size of Horsham has homes of every age, from period houses to post-war estates, flats and new-build streets. Older slate roofs, post-war concrete tiles and brand-new coverings each have their own typical faults. That is why the age and type of roof shape what the inspection concentrates on, for a purchase or a new roof alike.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- What’s under the new coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Horsham
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Useful tips for Horsham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- 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.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a commercial building or block in Horsham, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it ahead of the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photos.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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New roof snagging in Horsham: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Hope Chapel, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Horsham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Horsham, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Station Road, London Road and Market Square. Horsham sits on or near the A24 and A29, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Horsham include Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Horsham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Horsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Millais School, Warnham Park and Kingslea Primary School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Horsham itself: Horsham station. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. In a place with as many rented homes as Horsham, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Horsham
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.