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New Roof Snagging in Ingrams Green
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ingrams Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
About our new roof snagging in Ingrams Green
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like Ingrams Green may be listed or 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ingrams Green (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Ingrams Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Ingrams Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Cowdray House, about 3.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ingrams Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For any home in Ingrams Green, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Ingrams Green is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cover Ingrams Green and the rest of West Sussex. Ingrams Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: GU29. If you’re just outside Ingrams Green, we cover Elsted Marsh (1 mile west), Didling (1 mile south), Dumpford (1 mile north-west), Trotton (1 mile north) and Elsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (10 miles south) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Ingrams Green
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Ingrams Green include Iping and Stedham Commons.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ingrams Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ingrams Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Ingrams Green
How do I find out if my home in Ingrams Green 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.
Is Ingrams Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Ingrams Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are 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.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.