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Hurst Wickham New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Hurst Wickham? You can book new roof snagging in Hurst Wickham and across West Sussex.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in Hurst Wickham: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris 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. It is all recorded with photos. 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. If you’ve noticed cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Wickham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Hurst Wickham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Hurst Wickham, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Hurst Wickham?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Look out for signs like these:
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Hassocks station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Buying a home or a new roof in Hurst Wickham
Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hurst Wickham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Roofs in Hurst Wickham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Hurst Wickham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hurst Wickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Hurst Wickham
Do you cover smaller places like Hurst Wickham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Hurst Wickham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a small place like Hurst Wickham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Hurst Wickham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hurst Wickham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers