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New Roof Snagging in Icklesham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Icklesham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Icklesham
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Icklesham
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Icklesham 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Icklesham
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
For a price for new roof snagging in Icklesham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we’re asked to look at in Icklesham
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Landlords with a home close to Winchelsea station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
New roof snagging around Icklesham
Icklesham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Lamb House, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Icklesham. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Nicholas: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit Icklesham as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Icklesham is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN36 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords. If you’re just outside Icklesham, we cover Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Icklesham
Icklesham’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Icklesham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Icklesham
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Icklesham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Icklesham
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Icklesham?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Icklesham is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Icklesham 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’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.