West Sussex · London and the South East
Horsted Keynes New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Horsted Keynes and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Horsted Keynes
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. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Common reasons to book are damage to other parts of the building and untidy or loose verge details, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Horsted Keynes are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Horsted Keynes homes and their roofs
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. Priest House, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horsted Keynes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Horsted Keynes, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RH17. Whether your property is on Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horsted Keynes
We work in homes and buildings around The Green Man pub. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west. A little further out are Waterbury Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Do you need new roof snagging in Horsted Keynes?
Owners frequently 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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles' Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Around Horsted Keynes, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Horsted Keynes
Do you cover smaller places like Horsted Keynes?
Yes. Horsted Keynes is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Horsted Keynes is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Horsted Keynes?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
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How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Horsted Keynes, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.