West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Houghton, West Sussex
New roof snagging across Houghton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
How new roof snagging works in Houghton
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, 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 as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Some older homes in villages like Houghton are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Houghton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Houghton
Is my home in Houghton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Houghton in the area you cover?
Yes, Houghton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Towns and villages near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep warranty papers safe
How quickly the report arrives depends 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.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Why it is worth a survey now in Houghton
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Houghton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Houghton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Houghton homes and their roofs
With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.8 miles north-west, Houghton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Amberley station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Houghton. Across West Sussex, we cover Houghton and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BN18. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Near you in Houghton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Arundel Park. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a careful look.