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Itchingfield New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Itchingfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Itchingfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for new roof snagging in Itchingfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
About our new roof snagging in Itchingfield
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay at the eaves left exposed, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Itchingfield, homes are frequently 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Itchingfield: your questions answered
Is Itchingfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Itchingfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Itchingfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging in Itchingfield: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Nicolas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Itchingfield get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH13 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Itchingfield, we cover Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Itchingfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tanbridge House School. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Do you need new roof snagging in Itchingfield?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Christs Hospital station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance