West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Keymer
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Keymer. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging around Keymer
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Cosmas and St Damian Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you’re in Keymer, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Keymer is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for new roof snagging. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN6 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Keymer
Around Keymer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound Public House and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Keymer is Hassocks station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
New roof snagging in Keymer: what you get
Our report records 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. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’re worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes alike.
In a smaller place like Keymer, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Keymer (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
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What we are asked to look at in Keymer
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Untidy or loose verge details
If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
Why it’s worth a survey now in Keymer
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. On a bungalow or cottage around Keymer, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
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 want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a survey in Keymer, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, you let us know 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’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Keymer questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Keymer?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Keymer as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Keymer?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.