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New roof snagging in Kent Street, West Sussex
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Kent Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Local roofs and buyers in Kent Street
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. 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.
For any home in Kent Street, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Kent Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Kent Street is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for new roof snagging. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RH13. If you’re just outside Kent Street, we cover Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Kent Street
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
New roof snagging in Kent Street: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We’re frequently asked to look into untidy or loose verge details and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, across new-build homes, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Kent Street are listed or sit 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’re 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Kent Street
What else we do in Kent Street
Roof by roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
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.
Kent Street questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kent Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Kent Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Kent Street is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does a new roof inspection include?
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 have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Common roof problems in Kent Street
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
For properties in and around Kent Street, we check what can safely be seen and explain what we find.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Kent Street, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Why act early in Kent Street
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Older and listed buildings around Kent Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.