West Sussex · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ifield, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Ifield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
About our new roof snagging in Ifield
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges alike.
Around Ifield, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ifield
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Ifield be checked too?
It’s frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Is Ifield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Ifield frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When to book a survey in Ifield
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
Common reasons to book include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
For landlords with property near Ifield station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
Nearby places to Ifield
Also in Ifield
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Useful tips for Ifield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Ifield homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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.
The streets around a church such as St Margaret's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging in Ifield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ifield.
Surveys in RH11 and RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Ifield include Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ifield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ifield Community College, Target Hill Park and St Wilfrid's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ifield
Landlords and agents in Ifield book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for new roof snagging in Ifield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.